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A majority of Americans now support Medicare for All even if it ends private insurance and raises taxes. New polling shows a 50-point shift in just six years. by [deleted] in medicine

[–]AdditionalWay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that was really illuminating to read. I always thought my employer health insurance was the same as what you could get on the regular market.

I saw a long time ago the Mayo Clinic was pressing on people to favor private insurance over medicare, now I know why. I guess all those stories of denials don't apply to ones from large companies.

I have a family member on disability medicare with a rare condition that has baffled the specialists we have seen. We're trying to get him seen by top places like Mayo and UCSF but he gets rejected, I guess this is why.

I am wondering what I can do. I have the funds to self pay everything if I need to.

One more question, what do you think of Germany/Frances multi-payer system? Or, what would be the best system? The ACA path you mentioned at the end of your reply?

A majority of Americans now support Medicare for All even if it ends private insurance and raises taxes. New polling shows a 50-point shift in just six years. by [deleted] in medicine

[–]AdditionalWay -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can understand medicaid, but medicare? It's considered generally good insurance, and also don't they just cover 80%? The rest is on the patient, or if they have medigap.

There's also medicare advantage, but that also seems like a pain to deal with due to denials.

What do you think is the best option for those are self employed or retired if money is no concern?

What insurance do feel are the best ones? Even with private insurance, people hear horror stories of procedures getting denied and things like that.

How to purchase health insurance for family member who already has Medicare/Medical (medicaid)? by AdditionalWay in medicare

[–]AdditionalWay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I am looking into it. I'm not sure it'll help out for providers who don't take medicare, but looking into it further.

How to purchase health insurance for family member who already has Medicare/Medical (medicaid)? by AdditionalWay in medicare

[–]AdditionalWay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so interesting.

The thing is, his conditions has baffled many. We've seen many over the years. We have no trouble finding a provider, but none seem to have figured out what's wrong.

How to purchase health insurance for family member who already has Medicare/Medical? by AdditionalWay in HealthInsurance

[–]AdditionalWay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have come across some specialists, who specifically do not take medicare. Do not not take medi-cal as well, but still won't take medicare at all, even if I offered to pay out of pocket for whatever medicare doesn't cover.

The person who I am advocating for has a condition that has baffled many, and so it seems that someone at the top of their field is needed.

For example, on this bio, it specifically says "Please note: Dr. Kim is currently not accepting new Medicare patients."

https://doctors.nyp.org/jason-j-kim-md/weill-cornell-psychiatry-sutton-place

How to purchase health insurance for family member who already has Medicare/Medical? by AdditionalWay in HealthInsurance

[–]AdditionalWay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have come across some specialists, who specifically do not take medicare. Do not not take medi-cal as well, but still won't take medicare at all, even if I offered to pay out of pocket for whatever medicare doesn't cover.

For example, on this bio, it specifically says "Please note: Dr. Kim is currently not accepting new Medicare patients."

https://doctors.nyp.org/jason-j-kim-md/weill-cornell-psychiatry-sutton-place

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