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In reply to the discussion: In a healthcare supply store today I saw an elderly man deprived of a needed oxygen tank. [View all]msanthrope
(37,549 posts)61. I'm not suggesting you lied. I'm suggesting you shame your company by
posting the nonsense they are trying to push. Social media can do that.
But I understand if you do not wish to take the risk, and I don't blame you for that.
As for madfloridian, well, I find lots of banbury tales on the Internets....
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In a healthcare supply store today I saw an elderly man deprived of a needed oxygen tank. [View all]
madfloridian
May 2013
OP
It is very alarming, mad. When the prescription plan changed for medicare, I was in line behind
Mnemosyne
May 2013
#54
Isn't Medicare Advantage the private alternative that's more expensive than regular Medicare?
pnwmom
May 2013
#12
It is well known in the medical community that Medicare will vastly "overpay" for services without
cbdo2007
May 2013
#20
Yes, I am well aware of that. I wonder if that man and others like him really care...
madfloridian
May 2013
#23
Wait, he refused now for a plan that kicks in next year? He's going to lose beaucoup money.
nolabear
May 2013
#26
Well, 'bro' is used here as a gender-neutral noun...like, 'hey guys' said to a
msanthrope
May 2013
#33
It takes effect next month? Why not post the letter, without your identifying information?
msanthrope
May 2013
#57
I'm 61 and in no position to look for another job, so no I will not post the letter
unapatriciated
May 2013
#59
Survey doesn't include ones who were refused service or couldn't afford copay.
madfloridian
May 2013
#36
But it would send those who chose home health care instead of in-hospital care...
madfloridian
May 2013
#45
This is only the beginning. Single payer is the only moral and decent way to solve this.
L0oniX
May 2013
#37
You should not have had to say that. There was a time it wouldn't have been necessary.
madfloridian
May 2013
#46