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Looking at the figure given on page 350 it looks like the core benefits in the Medigap insurance program are the entire baseline, or the basic benefits offered. the nursing, drugs, and preventative medicine. But why didn’t I see anything about the coverage on x-rays and MRI’s. I’m sure there are more that should be covered and that table looks pretty weak to me. Also, I don’t think there should be a limit put on the services or the money to pay for them. Most of the Medicare patients can’t afford to pay any percentage left over after a procedure or service, its wrong! The table shows an extension for those who qualify. Everyone senior citizen should have all they need to keep them healthy

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