Seniors homelessness on the rise in Liberal California

[Teacher Terry]

My sister lives in a Chicago suburb for those that asked.

[In2itive_1]

Originally Posted by rkcarguy

California is shy on housing compared to population growth by about 1.8 million units, Demand and supply, so housing is through the roof. I watched a video on homelessness that interviewed a working family with kids in California that was priced out of 3 apartments that went from the $1800 range to over $4k a month. They ended up living in their car while going to the YMCA and commercial bathrooms to change/shower/clean up, and finally moved away to Vegas after a couple months of not finding anywhere to live. California is also estimated to have around 3+ million illegals(majority, if not all of the demand imbalance for housing).

Housing is an extreme issue. I don't think others know how expensive it is. Those who are not celebrities, etc., are not exactly living the high-life, whether families, singles or elderly competing with many to get into affordable or income-based housing, which contributes to homelessness. (Yes, and there have become too many overpopulating the area, which contributes to problems).

[BugsyPal]

Couple of points:

Yes, generally Medicare is open to all seniors 65 or older long as they meet certain qualifications for eligibility. However those who have not paid into the system (or a qualifying spouse/former spouse) must pay insurance premiums for Part A. Those who qualify do not, thus Medicare isn't exactly "free" for all seniors. Granted most persons who have reached 65 and were born in USA should have ten years cumulative of payments into Medicare.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medica...s)#Eligibility

Rest is as everyone has stated; Medicare does *not* cover everything, hence need for various supplement plans unless senior in question can afford to self fund the balance of their healthcare needs.

Those who are poor enough to qualify for Medicaid can receive those benefits along with Medicare. The former in some ways replacing what a supplement plan would have provided.

Sadly many Americans do not bother educating themselves about Medicare (or Social Security) until they approach qualifying retirement age, and or actually at that time. Many then often get the shock of their lives when are sat down and some home truths are explained.

People do not know/realize that Medicare premiums are taken off the top from their SS checks.