Social Security and it's Surplus. Over 2 Trillion

[Sexyeccentric1]

Originally Posted by cptjohnstone

I moved back to OK from TX to take care of my 88 yo mother.

She has supplemental insurance, anyway

4 months ago, she fell and broke her pelvic bone, she was in and out of the hospital 3 times, spend 30 days in assisted living and 3 trips in an ambulance

All of this did not cost her $.01

So maybe too many benefits? especially with supplemental insurance

btw she is fine now

Well sadly a lot of elderly and other folks (disabled etc) cannot afford supplemental insurance.

[Guest123018-4]

They are then eligible for Medicaid.

My mother lives totally on SS and has supplemental insurance, but I suppose she prepared for her retirement better than some.

[Doove]

Originally Posted by The2Dogs

They are then eligible for Medicaid.

My mother lives totally on SS and has supplemental insurance, but I suppose she prepared for her retirement better than some.

Come on, admit it, you're one of those who was out screaming "Keep your government hands off my medicare!" weren't ya?

[Guest123018-4]

Nope but having the honorable privilege to help with my mothers health issues you learn a lot about what works and does not work..

[Guest050715-1]

Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

I agree with you, Olivia, I just don't want the government deciding how long I should be allowed to live. Hell, there are several on this board that would like to see my life ended as quickly as possible. I don't intend to give them the satisfaction.

NOT ME!!!

Seriously, if people want health care that falls outside the bell of the curve, then they should pay for it privately. Personally, I want to live as long as I can as well as I can. That's why I take care of myself now. I've lived a healthy lifestyle all my life.

I understand there are people that cannot pay for additional insurance they cannot afford it. If they can't, how are we as a people supposed to? Take medical care out of the hands of working and middle classes that are young parents or children so a 85 year old person can have advanced medical treatment that will prolong their life for six months? No, I cannot get behind that. Just because we have the technology to do things doesn't mean we can afford it or it's the right thing for the patient.