Doughnut hole rules unfair to the elderly
It is disturbing that, as we age, quality of life is diminished because the aged are not revered and honored, even though most seniors have worked all of their adult lives.
The “doughnut hole” is another discriminatory practice in insurance that reduces the quality of life for seniors. When they reach the doughnut hole, they cut back on needed medicines because they cannot afford them, or cut back on some necessity to pay for medications not covered.
Seniors do not need medicine just six or 10 months out of a year. They need it 365 days per year. This is as discriminatory as not providing affordable health care to young people; denying coverage for women for certain contraceptions while covering Viagra; denying coverage or charging more for pre-existing conditions; and not covering procedures specific to women as a result of child-bearing because they are viewed by insurance companies as cosmetic.
Treat seniors with respect and stop discriminatory practices, particularly as it relates to necessary health care. As a woman without health care for five years who has a pre-existing condition and who is caregiver for an elderly parent, I speak from experience.
Marche Clarke
Greensboro
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