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Parkinson's and health care reform is a cogent topic for Parkinsn. Each of us have a story how it has helped or failed us. The Part A deductible was about my full SS benefit for one month. I carried a supplemental policy which was almost worthless. I have no experience with the "donut hole" of Plan F since I escaped to paradise before I was required to get it. My latest DBS replacement was at the San Francisco VA who doesn't require the Part A deductible and they only collect from 3 parties if you have private insurance. If you live under the bridge or out of your car chances you will be given two aspirin and a New Testament before your put back out on the street. Did I mention co-pays? At the VA if you can't pay the $8 per monthly prescription, they take it out of your social security. I have had experience with that. What ever is passed it will be part of a loaf. The spirit of bi-partisanship will allow the victors to claim credit and the fine print will take it all away if you don't have a hangnail on the left foot that impairs kneeling at church. Everyone of us at some point will need long term care. For those that are lucky and have a loving care giver, we may outlive them. What do we do then? This was my story and I am sticking to it. John Cottingham ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn