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.
We wanted to give you a chance to speak for yourself, in your own voice, about the need for Health Care for America Now. Do you have something to say? Tell us your story.
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Celeste
Ridgecrest, CA
I moved to the UK with my husband who is English and was astonished at their National Health System. I really don't understand why this country can't follow suit. We could have the best national health care system in the world!
Before I moved to the UK with my husband, who is a UK citizen,I struggled with health care as many americans do. I always worked and was making my way in life, but the jobs I had never offered health benefits. when I needed a doctor, I was in debt for months afterwards.
I couldn't believe it when I arrived in the UK and this same care was offered for free. Well not exactly free, those who work contribute by paying a "tax" to the NHS, like Social Security is here. This payment is just for their health care, it is used for everyone. What a concept! Why should your financial status determine if you should get health care or not?
I'm now back in the US after living in the UK for 10 years. I worry constantly about my job security....not because of the income, but becuase of the health benefits. Now that I'm older, being without health coverage scares the life out of me.
I watched both my mother and father struggle on in there latter years and it tore my heart out. They had to sacrifice just to get to a doctor or pay for some medication. This is America for crying out loud! How can we do this to our people!
Health care shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right, a right of EVERYONE.
*Health Care for America Now is not responsible for the content of these stories. These stories are submitted by individuals in the online audience and have been edited in some cases. Health Care For America Now does not endorse any of the solutions or policy positions suggested in the content of these stories. Health Care for America Now is a coalition of organizations that agree to the Statement of Common Purpose.
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