 [ Symptoms ] i have type 2 diabetes and have been seeing a doctor for treatment  how is socialized medicine going to affect my prescriptions and tests that i have done at least twice a year i also need another knee replacement possibly at the end of next year what type of authorization from the federal insurance plans will everyone need over the age of 60 [ Disease ] your wife will qualify for assistance at an income level of 25 000 the premium is cost will be limited to 4 of your income in addition she will get some help with her out of pocket medical costs meaning her deductibles and co pays will be lowered when she visits the doctor or fills a prescription