ARCH SUPPORTS

Four hundred dollars…what a shock. Six years ago, a physical therapist said I needed arch supports for my very flat feet. And she didn’t mean the inexpensive type you can buy at a shoe or drug store, but the orthotics that a doctor prescribes. I made an appointment with a podiatrist, had him make a mold of my feet, and luckily didn’t pay a penny as my insurance covered the cost.

But recently, I realized that arch supports don’t last forever and I needed to replace mine with new ones. Once again, I called to make an appointment. This time however, I received quite a shock. The new orthotics would cost me $400. When I bought my first pair, the insurance policy with my former employer covered the cost. Unfortunately, I no longer have that policy. I turned 65 and decided to purchase a Medicare supplement, as I thought it would cover most of my needs.

Well that’s what I get when I don’t read the fine print. Nevertheless, if I divide the $400 over the past six years, it’s only about $5.50 a month!

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