[Cobra64]

gives those over 65 access to private plans. Period.

So, the GOVERNMENT, at the expense of the taxpayers, is ALLOWING me access to private plans? I already have access to a "private plan."

BTW, I majored in Business, and minored in Economics in college.

Ever heard of Adam Smith?

http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Philosophy/Smith.htm

No charge for the Economics lesson.

[USNBandit]

People enrolled in private plans with better benefits don't have to enroll. A specific example is retired military who can enroll in a medicare wrap around that has better drug benefits.

[speekinout]

I already have access to a "private plan."

You may. Retirees from gov't and a few major corps do. But there are many retirees who don't. Encouraging private cos to give retirees access to private plans is a good idea.

BTW, I'm sorry that all of your education was for nought.