Three years ago, diabetic neuropathy took my feet. It was horrible and traumatic. I’m still suffering in many ways.

After my surgery, I was able to receive a power wheelchair through my medicare benefits. It wasn’t free, but I can tell you that I never could have afforded it without the help from medicare. I believe medicare paid 80% of the cost.

Because of that medicare benefit, I have been able to still get around and maintain a little independence.

But I’ve been reading a lot about the mess that our elected officials have made of medicare. What if my granddaughter someday faces a challenge like mine? Where will the funds come from for her power wheelchair? Or for her medications? Or prosthetic?

It’s not right. There will be no funds for future generations. The system will be bankrupt. So many of those who are working today are paying into medicare and they’ll never be able to benefit from it.

By Mobility Alliance Group Staff

This is just a friendly reminder to all our customers out there that Medicare Open Enrollment ends on March 31st. Open enrollment gives individuals currently on Medicare the opportunity to change their Medicare coverage to either Original Medicare or to a private Medicare Advantage health plan.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to make any changes that could be important during the coming year.

If you choose a Medicare Advantage plan, make sure you realize that because these plans are administered by a private health insurance company, you will be required to follow their guidelines and you can incur high out-of-pocket costs if you do not. But you can also get special benefits that are not covered by Original Medicare, such as dental and vision benefits.

In the end, as always, the key is to learn all you can about your options. Then you can make the best choice. You can talk to your doctor also (or more likely your doctor’s nurses) for advice.