That’s not all together true. Some seniors are dual eligibles, Medicare and Medicaid. Be interesting to find out how those patients are treated.
Yes, of course. Some also qualify for Medicaid. But Medicaid is a state-run program which is also not “Obamacare.”
Patients with both Medicaid and Medicare are treated better than those with just Medicare. Medicaid picks up what Medicare doesn’t cover, as well as the premiums deductibles, and some co-pays, as well as a prescription drug plan.
There ARE limits on some procedures and labs, and there are hoops to jump through depending on the health problems and the procedures needed to fix said problems.
There are things which aren’t covered such as dentures or in some cases glasses, or hearing aids. Even necessities for comfortable prosthesis use such as paddings on weight bearing stumps are limited to type and quantity as well as quality.
Mileage varies from state to state. For example, in some states you can get a better pair of glasses frames if you pay the difference while other states say that of you can pay the difference, then you don’t need Medicaid.
In some states it’s damn near impossible to get medicaid assistance even on a sub poverty income. If you need a nursing home, forget it unless you are unconscious and dying..such as Tennessee. Shame on that state.
Those of you who think people on assistance are hiding wealth in offshore accounts haven’t got a clue.
Scammers exist, but it’s rare.