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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Brad
Forest Grove, OR
I work hard to put myself through college. All the money I earn goes toward school, and I simply don't have hundreds of dollars to drop at the doctor every time I have a health concern. Even with my school's insurance plan, the out-of-pocket rates I have to pay just aren't possible. This means that I, like millions of other under insured Americans ignore potentially serious warning signs to avoid spending money at the doctor. As a result, my health problems only complicated, and now I'm dealing with more serious issues. For me, the fight for health care won't be over until I can go to a doctor and get the care I need without having to go into debt. No one should have to choose between serious financial debt and living a healthy life. Don't make us anymore.
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