These stories come from the real people who live with a broken health care system. Some have health insurance and some do not. Many of these stories suggest potential solutions* that lead to quality, affordable health care we can count on. One thing we all agree on is that the we cannot trust the insurance industry to fix themselves. To learn more about what Health Care for America Now stands for read our Statement of Common Purpose.
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Frank
Hillman, MI
I am a retired Engineer from Chrysler LLC and I am on Medicare. My Wife is insured by Chrysler LLC and we have a 70/30 co pay. My Wife was involve in an accident this year and required a full body MRI. The price tag for that medical service was $8000.00. Our responsibility for the co pay was $2400.00. Keeping in mind, I'm retired, however, had I not had $2400.00 in our savings we would have been required to secure a loan putting our house up to secure the loan. Last year the co pay for the same insurance was 80/20, however Chrysler LLC changed the co pay and stated that if we wanted the 80/20 vs 70/30 it would cost us more out of pocket for that coverage. In the event that we encounter a medical bill for, i.e, $100,000.00, we would be required to file bankrupcy. I am ashamed to live in a country that does not provide National Health Care for its citizens.
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