Inflation hitting retirees hard when it comes to healthcare
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Hospitals across the Valley saying tonight that Inflation is hitting retirees hard and making it difficult for them to afford healthcare.
Consumer prices are rising fast and healthcare is catching up. According to the commonwealth fund, a survey indicates elders in the United States face significant financial barriers to getting health care.
Ari Parker is a medicare expert who says there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to seniors and medicare.
"Your broker probably does not have access to every single medicare plan that is available to you, most brokers say they work with many health insurance companies but what they find many as is three or actually one," he said.
News 11's Wiley Jawhary will have the full story on the Evening Edition at 6 p.m.
