That was a very nice thing to do, Keith.
Be sure to check it out, Dave!

delivery driver at an auto parts store? My dads friend works at one part time couple days a week. sits around and talks to people until he has to deliver a set of brakes to a garage.

Got a Lowe's nearby Dave? I think you'd be a good fit for their overnight stocker position.

I make to much money to get free health insurance, I thought u were talking about medicare at age 65, part a an b, I really know little of those programs,I was thinking it be hard finding where stock shelves at, unknown as never did anything like that , ya my knee is totally shot

This sounds like a pretty good idea to me. It's more sitting than walking which is preferable for Dave.

Also there is a Lowes on west end of Dubuque. I'm not sure physically if he could do it though with an 8 hour shift.

Putting up fur would be a heck of good job for him as I think he's knowledgeable on that but I don't think the demand is there.

Any pork packers near you? Everyone I ever been in had a gate where trucks check in and out. Not much walking. Check load number on the way in and bills on the way out. Have to check the number on the trailer seal against the bills. Some of them the guard shack has a printer for the paperwork. Very minimal walking. Driver will pull up so you only have to walk a few feet.

If I'm reading it right, if you make $20,120.40 or less a year, you can get Medicaid in Iowa.

You can deduct medical expenses. Knee surgery is expensive, it will lower your tax burden. Having one surgery would likely push your income low enough, that you would be covered for the second knee in the following year.

Keith

there are a couple of the kids early mid 20s my son was in Scouts with that work for amazon , they seem to like it or at least that is what their parents say when I see them around town.

they had worked factory jobs for a while first

If your contemplating surgery Dave, most not-for-profit hospitals have a chart of maximum charges for individuals as a percentage of poverty, regardless of the billed costs. Inquire with the hospital's finance office, never hurts to ask, if and what programs may be available for your situation.

For an equivalent income when I was working, Obamacare vs SS when I retired, I was paying less under Obamacare than what I currently pay under Social security part C for the same 'silver' tier benefits with the same insurance company. Still wanting someone to explain the logic of why seniors are being taken advantage of under Medicare!

Medicare is not the bargain you may think it is, it's a deduction from your social security and only covers 80% of costs, you are responsible for the other 20% which for surgery gets expensive. So you will need additional insurance ... Supplemental or part C and/D. Part C advantage insurance MAY be cheaper than standard federal Medicare program and have additional benefits not available with Medicare, but it is not free, none of it. If you're eligible for Medicaid (your state program) you should be able to get the best of both worlds if you watch the income limits for eligibility.

Dave, you definitely need to consult with an independent insurance agent (or two or three) that specializes in elder health care insurance to find your particular best options based on your current and/or near future circumstances.

My younger brother and his wife both worked at several Amazon warehouse across the country as they nomad in retirement. A lot of on their feet work. They were always tired, but it gave them good income and extra money during their travels. Work 2 months on a 4-6 month stay, and get references for the next Amazon warehouse for an easy hire at their next travel spot. They did that for several years before deciding where to settle.

Takes Keith's advice and get in touch with the site he posted. They will help you get what you need. That is their job.

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amazon warehouse goes at a brutal pace sadly no one should be forced to work in those conditions. Not for a 60+ with bad knees..

Follow Keith C. ‘s advice!

Menards has that when you pull around back. Sit in a shack and check if they got the right items when they come back through.

Keith C.-

Technically I'm sure you're correct but traditionally, in most states, its been very hard for a man to get on Medicaid. Now, with Dave being above 60 years old and with a bum knee, maybe it would be easier for him, especially if he keeps dogging them AND he doesn't get po'ed and give up. It would probably be best if he had an advocate (probably from an NGO if they would take him on as a client) to help him and even talk to the State people if they do in-person appointment with the paper pushers.

I see a part time job as cart attendant online at local Walmart, minimal interaction with customers, looks like u got apply on computer or hard do on phone an then apply to get interview just to see if hours well work out, noone to ask, u got just apply for postion

Try to make an appointment with the local store manager in person. What have you got to lose?

Quit working. I don't think you excel at it anyway.

Just as I see a job as door greeter online at Walmart an get ready apply. Call back work an just did first morning today, this job is seasonal, next time layoff,in late December maybe, look for job online as greeter at Walmart again, that job is what I like, stand by door in one place lot , nothing real technical to it, or lots walking around