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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Julie
Austin, TX
I am a single mother of a disabled son. I have him covered through my employer and I pay roughly 20% of my salary just for the insurance. I am imprisoned at this job although I am underpaid (at 300% of the federal poverty level) and cannot afford housing in a safe neighborhood, for fear of having a gap in insurance. My son has a surgery coming up that my co-pays and deductibles are going to cost and additional 25% of my yearly salary! His metabolic bone disorder is permanently disabling but I make $400 to $500 a month too much to qualify him for Social Security. I am almost at the end of my patience with this country's healthcare system! Please pray for us.
Julie G, Austin, TX
*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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