tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post5856467854911112003..comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00Comments on A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.: Health Reform UpdatesLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-74752263747085403622009-06-24T08:05:33.276-07:002009-06-24T08:05:33.276-07:00I hear you, Kairol. I don't think it's a h...I hear you, Kairol. I don't think it's a huge victory in of itself (and actually read this morning in the WSJ that it could still be expensive b/c of the brand-name vs generic issues) but in a dismal week for health reform, hopefully it's at least a sign the overall momentum to make something happen is still alive. <br /><br />Btw, just posted a new entry that links to your post on the cancer community--great piece!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-1470447404182705572009-06-24T07:54:41.573-07:002009-06-24T07:54:41.573-07:00My aunt is currently in the doughnut hole and is s...My aunt is currently in the doughnut hole and is spending her ENTIRE salary on her medications. So if I understand correctly she will now only have to spend half of her entire salary on medications? Some how that still seems like a very crappy deal to me. Also, since her spending is cut in half, is it going to take twice as long for her to get out of the hole? I don't understand how this is a big victory, but I might be missing some thing here...<br /><br />Kairol<br />blog http://everythingchangesbook.com/Kairol Rosenthalhttp://everythingchangesbook.com/noreply@blogger.com