Medicare is a federal health insurance plan for people over 65 years old and some disabled people. It is the primary insurance carrier for old people and the disabled. On the other hand, blue cross is the secondary insurer that covers most of what the primary insurer fails to pay (BlueCross BlueShield Association, 2009). In its design, Medicare does not cover all health care costs which mean clients covered by Medicare are responsible for a high percentage of their health care costs. Medicare patients have to dig deep into their pockets in order to repay for some of healthcare cost.  It has been established that doctors often charge more for the services they deliver than what Medicare will pay and patients are left with a deficit to cover for medical services.  Comparing the medical cost between Medicare and Blue Cross, it is evident that in Blue cross, one pays 2 a month while in Medicare you pay ,156.80 per year.

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