Living On the Diagonal

 Your Rx Cost Under MEDICARE Part "D" Now - It Will Be Outrageous If Republican Plan is Passed Thursday, March 23, 2017 Lansing, MI  As I listen to the television reporting of today's vote on the Trump or Ryan Care Bill I opened my mail to find my monthly statement issued by OPTUM Rx, the latest replacement of provider of drug coverage for State of Michigan Employees.  Monthly Statement HOW YOU PAY MORE What I found confirmed my suspicions that Republican Governor Rick Snyder is pulling off another Executive Manager type switch to a coverage plan where retiree co-pays are rising at a rate where the insurer or provider pays "less" or even "zero" for prescription drugs!  With the Republican-American Health Care Act due to come to a vote now set for tomorrow morning, I wish to illustrate how the current Medicare Part D is currently impacting seniors.  The plan now in place increases the "out of pocket cost" for e...

ELECTION 2016: LET US NOT FORGET MICHIGAN'S MOST DISINGENUOUS POLITICIAN: RICK SNYDER IT IS SAD THE STATE POLICE ARE NOT TAKING HIM IN CUSTODY AUGUST 19, 2016 FLINT WATER CRISIS TODAY The Detroit Free Press reports that Federal Assistance in purchasing bottled water and filters for the residents of Flint is about to expire. The federal contribution is  two to one match to Michigan's spending. By the end of the month, Governor Rick Snyder and Michigan taxpayers will need to pick up the entire tab. The cost is in excess of $100,00 per day. The termination of funding comes at no surprise. What is rather disturbing is that efforts in the Senate to extend financial assistance for Flint has repeatedly been obstructed by two members. No surprise, one is Ted Cruz. Governor Rick Snyder has dragged his feet first in acknowledging the poisoning existed, denying any culpability, pledging his personal commitment to see this through to resolution and the ensuing investigation...