Liberal groups worry president will cut deal on 'crown jewel' Social Security

The Hill ^ | 1/13/11 | Alexander Bolton

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I won't comment on medicare as I don't know enough about it.
I'm not on it, but my understanding is that despite decades of withdrawals from your paycheck, you still pay when you go on it.

• Part A (hospital) is premium free, but some still have to pay a monthly fee.
• Part B (doctors) is mandatory and costs $115 a month.
• Part D (drugs) is optional and costs anywhere from $15 - $200(?), depending on what plan you choose.

After all that, Medicare still only covers 80% of your costs plus there are a lot of co-pays, deductibles, etc.
My parents and in-laws were on it and they hated it.