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1. Don't get me started on Concierge care doctors, $250K upward ain't enough for them. The uncovered

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Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:43 AM

Jun 11

drugs is a big one too, but supposedly drug plans have to cover at least one similar med. And you can change drug plans annually.

Not near perfect, but there was no prescription Medicare drug coverage until 2005.

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Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate [View all] question everything Jun 11 OP

Don't get me started on Concierge care doctors, $250K upward ain't enough for them. The uncovered Silent Type Jun 11 #1

Good to know NJCher Jun 11 #2

I guess I'm hoping for an early death FirstLight Jun 11 #3