In the last few days, after the Medicare annual report, the citizens of the United States have been able to see a new alarm related to this medical service. In most of the news we have seen that the Medicare situation is not as good as we thought a few months ago.
Apparently, Medicare funding could run out in just a few years. This would mean that many Americans could find themselves in trouble when it comes to paying medical bills. But don’t be alarmed just yet, as this situation is hypothetical and forward-looking. Still, be prepared for absolutely any kind of scenario. Moreover, we have to keep in mind that not only Social Security users can get Medicare services.
Still, there should be no panic at this time. Medicare still has a future and for years to come citizens will be entitled to this government medical help. If you are entitled to Medicare, you can rest assured that you will be able to use it. However, the future is totally uncertain and this could cease to be a real boon to American society.
What would happen if Medicare ceased to have funds?
We are speaking from assumption at all times. Medicare has become key to United States society. This is because thanks to Medicare, millions of Americans can afford good medical care without the obligation of having to pay thousands of dollars directly.
Therefore, losing Medicare would be a social catastrophe. The moment it does not have sufficient funds to cover Americans’ expenses, they will not be able to have access to basic medicine. And eventually it would all come to an end because even the most basic illnesses could be a huge problem.
Even though Medicare is not for all citizens, because you have to meet certain requirements to get it, millions of Americans benefit. Therefore, if they millions of Americans do not have access to Medicare, United States society will have a serious problem. Fortunately, this does not have to happen, as it is possible that it will all work out in the end.
Who can get this service?
In order to access Medicare services, it is mandatory to meet a couple of requirements. In fact, if we meet one of them, it is enough to be able to apply for this medical help.
On the one hand, we have the possibility of applying for this service if we are over 65 years old. On the other hand, if we have a disability, we can also apply for Medicare. In this second case, even children can get it.
Even so, the Medicare service to which we have direct access is Part A and the free part of Part B. In addition to these two parts, there is also Part C and Part D, but those services are for payment because it is considered Premium Part.