Thursday, September 17, 2009

Conversation with Granny

Was on the phone with Granny the other day and she informed me her field trip of the day was to go get her flu shot.
Red: Granny, have you received your shingles shot yet?
Granny: No, the last time I asked, Medicare didn't pay for it. I need to check again.
Red: Yes, you know how painful it would be if you get them.
Granny: I don't understand why insurance will pay for Viagra but they won't pay for a shingles shot.
Red: (pause) Are you serious?
Granny: Yes
Red: Granny, I really don't want to know how you know that information!
Granny: Someone told me or else I read it somewhere. (Note to readers: she has had a boyfriend for 20+ years and obviously he is old........)

Hmmmmm....I am still thinking this is too much information.

Side note, IF this is true, it is pretty sad. We should certainly pay for vaccinations before we pay for enhancement drugs. That is about all I plan to say about our healthcare crisis.

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