Health

We have an Anthem supplemental policy that's free to me, along with vision and dental coverage. The dental insurance is the only one I have any complaints about, but that's not unusual-- most dental insurance sucks. Still, it pays a portion and it's free.

But Medicare: my wife was hospitalized for two months, had several surgeries, and has half a dozen specialists on speed dial, I've been to the ER twice, and excepting the Delta Dental shortfall, and some very minor prescription co-pays, care has not cost us one dime since Medicare kicked in.

I'm very proud of some of our signature American social programs, but Medicare is near the top of the list.