Insulin insult

[Jeeves]

I'm not sure of the length of time and if that was ever implemented, but the idea of earning credits for community service is excellent. And I believe the areas of service were supposed to be remote and under-served areas, thus providing good quality care for poor areas, on a rotating basis. Everybody wins.
There was a great tv show "Northern Exposure" which dealt with that subject. Great show!

Poor Joel!! Another victim of government good intentions hijacked by private enterprise.
One of the best-written tv shows, ever.

 

[Write4U]

This is perfect example of punishing fixed income recipients.

What on Earth is the Donut Hole? A Brief Explanation of Medicare Part D and the “Donut Hole”.
Tragically, mortality rates have increased by nearly 25% where prescription drug coverage has been capped, such as with the donut hole.

http://blog.needymeds.org/2013/03/13/what-on-earth-is-the-donut-hole-medicare-part-d/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ZvI3O3w4QIVibrACh1RYQ_vEAAYAiAAEgKdB_D_BwE#.XMSZTsNKjb0

 

[wegs]

Yea, it's sad. This is why I believe in a holistic path, in combination with prescriptions. (should prescriptions be necessary, if natural methods aren't proving to be helpful)