Another aspect of the Obama Care is competitive bidding. Medical equipment is being bidded out in specific areas. Individuals can no longer go to their local medical equipment companies and purchase the medical equipment that has been bidded out (there are specific items that have been bidded out - for example diabetic supplies, etc.). The items that have been bidded out have to be purchased by whomever won the contract, which is usually based on the lowest bid, not necessarily quality. This means that it could take days before the individual receives their items (not to mention no local customer service if there is a problem). Currently, individuals living in zip codes in Round One of the competitive bidding areas are having to do this. Round two areas are currently in the process of starting the bidding process. What has happened to care for individuals, and how is this better????