No, we don't, Beth! But I have to admit that, among others, it is very difficult to understand the Medicare related stuff. Many European countries, but not all have free hospital for their citizen and partly free meds.

Last time I visited a doctor, the paying machine refused to take my bank card. I told it to a person in the reception and she said: "You shall not pay for medications or for health service the rest of the year". "But what about the blood tests I took", I asked "They are free as well" she answered.

Before we get the free pass, we only pay partly what our medications cost if they are nesecary and for long-time use. I cannot understand why some Americans insists on health care insurances, while we pay for the health care part on our tax paying card. That means among others, that when our parents become old, they do not send the bill to their grown up children.

Well, well, different cultures ...