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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Joseph
Desert Hot Springs, CA
In Oct., 2007, I was laid-off due to an on-the-job injury. Workman's Compensation provides enough for me to live on, but my COBRA payment takes 16% of that money plus doctors' visits, health care, and meds not covered under the injury takes another 10%. If I don't drive anywhere, pay my bills, or eat anything out of budget, I can get by; however, I will have to file for bankruptcy because of this situation, ruining my credit for years to come. Why should I have to pay many times over for essentially inadequate insurance because of an on-the-job injury? There is no justice in that.
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