Subj : Re: Medical and lawyers (Was:Re: Memories?)
To   : GEORGE POPE
From : JOE MACKEY
Date : Mon Oct 11 2021 06:12:10

  Cyberpope wrote --

>  >    I had to take Medicare when I retired and went on SS.  And I was
>  > penalised for NOT taking it at 65 and waiting a year.  
> 
> Why would you wait? Too many nosy hoops to jump through?

  No hoops, just register on line.
  But I worked till I was 66 rather than retire at 65.  Since I worked and
didn't retire I was penalized.

> In half of Canada, you pay nothing, & just have a government health card to show.

   Ain't nutting free.  Someone (taxpayers) are paying.

> Is your Medicare sufficient for most needs?  Do you contribute to it in fees at all? Easy to access(just show a card?)

  I've never used it.
  I am blessed with good health. 
  I go to health fairs for seniors at times and everything comes out
normal.  No highs, no lows, just in the middle.
  I'm on no meds, no problems.
  They can't believe someone my then age (late 60s, now early 70s) is like
that.
  I thought of getting a physical at one time but figured they would poke
and prod until they found something wrong.  I'd rather not know.
 
> Whereabouts are you? In most big cities we can give you a doctor in your home

  Now there's a MEMORY!
  Home doctor visits?  You gotta be kidding.  :)
  Joe
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