You might not think that then.
At the point you are eligible for Medicare, and Medicare is not there, you have options;
- Be outrageously wealth so you can afford healthcare
- Continue to work for healthcare coverage through the workplace
- Be a charity case at the local hospital.
- Take advantage of clinics for the destitute some charities' setup.
Oh, by the way Medicare, with a supplement, is better than coverage I had prior. No calling a call center to get permission to see a specialist, no asking them to review a claim initially rejected. No co-pays, no 'up front' money for treatments. I know my total out-of-pocket for the year. This year it is $233, and I've already paid that for this year.
My only fear is prescription cost. Currently, my meds are minimal, and generic, and cost me nothing beyond what I pay for part D. However, the wrong diagnosis can easily result in thousands per month in Rx costs. This is all thanks to the greed of big pharma, and the absolute cowardice of congress critters to do anything.
This is not just a Medicare problem, every person in the country is under the threat of bankruptcy to pay for a drug to save their life or keep them alive, regardless of coverage.