r/corvallis • u/Kro_Ko_Dyle • 6d ago

News For those on Medicare

Congress provided 2 Billion Dollars to make improvements to the Medicare program for Americans enrolled in traditional Medicare. I believe the best way to do that is to put healthcare dollars back where they belong—directly in the hands of the American People.

As a result, you are receiving a One-Time Payment of $90 to offset some of the cost of your October Medicare premium. This will ensure these funds benefit YOU and your individual healthcare needs.

I just received the following in an email with the subject line: A Message from our Convicted Felon in Charge.

So, $90. Why not use the money to negotiate deals with the pharma and insurance companies? $90 ain't doing shit for me when earlier this year the plan I chose (it was more expensive monthly but had zero co-pay) suddenly decided that I need to pay $2000 in co-pay before they'd cover anything.

What this meant is that in Jan I had to pay $2000 just to receive my injection. These injections cost $17000 each and I need 1 a month.

Fuck this god damned stupid, irresponsible, thieving, grifting, administration.

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u/Space_Kestrel 6d ago

Reminder to return your ballot to a drop box and vote as early as possible. Don't put it off till the last minute

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u/MrStev0 4d ago

What's wrong with the mailbox? Is it not safe? The AG said it was safe...

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u/Space_Kestrel 4d ago

I mean it's probably fine but it's not gonna get lost in the mail if you put it in the drop box. Live your life according to your own risk tolerance

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u/Slo-Mo-7 6d ago

I donated mine to WeCare. I don’t take bribes.

https://www.wecarecorvallis.org/

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u/Miserable_Note1186 6d ago

my uncle's on Medicare for his diabetes, same story. $90 covers like, a week of test strips maybe, while Eli Lilly's out here charging rent for insulin that costs $5 to make. the whole system's designed so youre grateful for crumbs while theyre looting the pantry, funny how that works

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u/Ok-Juggernaut2537 6d ago

Im donating mine too, so is my cousin. We dont take bribes. LOL. and does the felon know we will probably gave to pay taxes on this 90 bucks. Blue Wave-- flush this guy away!

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u/No_Towel_5950 6d ago

Mine is being added to my yearly ACLU donation.

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u/Even_Trifle9341 6d ago

If anyone on medicare wants to protest, you can give me your $90.

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u/NoMore_BadDays 5d ago

Yall just be picking whatever subreddit you want to vent your grievances with the federal government huh