Every year at this time I am reminded of a presidential debate in the early 1980s between Ronald Regan and Jimmy Carter. To a criticism of one of Reagan’s campaign promises made by President Carter, Reagan replied “There you go again.” Those of us who watched that debate, now of Medicare age, remember its deflating effect on Carter.
I have that same feeling Reagan must have had when medical insurance companies flood the airwaves. They make promises of all the extra benefits people will get by changing from regular Medicare to Medicare Advantage plans, such as “low” or “no” premiums, vision and...