Comments on: Elderly Brace For Jump In Drug Costs

Analysis Finds Rx Drug Beneficiaries' Premiums Will Increase Average Of 24% In 2009

[antoniof123]

Participants don''t have to stick with the same company, though. From Saturday through Dec. 31, they can choose prescription drug coverage from dozens upon dozens of insurance plans operating in their state.

"I''m going to shop around," Clark said.

Go a head shop around it is all going up and you will pay more for less the new American way unless you are rich then the Republicans will bail you out. If you don''t like the terms then don''t worry Pauly will let you change it.

Worst administration ever!!!

[dag188]

I am so very happy to have moved from the US after retiring in 2001. I relocated in Hungary and have all of the same benefits of the Hungarians. Which means I have quality heath care ($25 USD a month)and the most I pay for the medicines I used is about $50 each month! The people are super and the country offers more than the US. Oh, very little crime! The Center of the Universe!

[drputt45]

No problem here, when Obama runs those drug lobbyist out of DC, we''re all saved.

[downtowner97]

The elderly need to stop taking drugs! I worked as a nurse for 10 years, but quit when I realized we were just poisoning people with pills instead of telling them to DO THINGS to be healthy.

Ask your doctor if getting off your a$$ is right for you!

[skeezix06]

Heck of a job Dubya. Heck of a job.

Worst president ever.

[sly_64]

On a related issue, if a doctor prescribes a drug for you, say xanax, codeine, etc. Say for 2 weeks, I hope everyone is aware that you cannot drive while on those types of drugs or you can get a DUI. Drug companies and even doctors often don''t tell you this because patients woudn''t take those drugs , (it''s all about profits). But your local government will gladly take a lot of your money for a DUI.

It''s the drug companies recovering from all the law suits. Why do people thinks it''s about polotics?

[observer2020]

You don''t have to be elderly to feel this bite. Everyone should prepare for over-the-top expenses. And more is coming.

[hennighg]

The republicans still go around saying national health care is bad. I hope my dad makes it.

[erasmus81]

"I don''t understand why it has to double."

It costs a lot more money to fill those bottles with fake drugs.:)

[drivelphobe]

The premiums have to go up to cover the increased costs caused by three things.

First, the doctors prescribe like crazy for the old people, many taking 10-20 different medications needlessly. They carry those pill boxes around that look like fishing tackle boxes. It''s ridiculous.

Secondly, you have people who think going to the doctor is a free picnic, and perhaps their only social contact. They over utilize the system for no medically valid reason, only to "go to the doctor".

Thirdly, we need to get rid of illegals and stop giving free medical care to those without a right to be in this country. That would save us billions of dollars.

When Citizens get their huge rate increase, they should think about all the illegals in our emergency rooms getting everything they want at our expense, especially maternity benefits so they can breed some sanctuary voters.

The illegals have to be deported and sanctuary cities abolished. No more anchor babies. As the economy worsens, this becomes ever more clear.

[pirmin3]

Well, the guvment gives the drug cartel carte blanche. Whaddya expect. Hose the citizenry and the campaign contributors get filthy rich.