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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Beth
Stamford, CT
I have several healthcare stories to tell, but I don't have the time right now. At the moment, all I will say is that the insurance industry as a whole (health, life, care, home, etc.) is out of control. It is the most profitable industry in the U.S., so why are premiums skyrocketing for all types of insurance. Why is the insurance industry allowed to keep and share an industry-wide database that track any/all claims you legitimately submit so they can intimidate you into NOT submitting claims? The agents tell you not to submit because then insurance companies track your claims and refuse to offer you a policy. This should be illegal.
And lastly, the amount that the insurance industry adds to the overhead for health insurance costs is about one third. Get rid of the middle man! Doctors earn less, patients pay more, the insurance industry gets fat off both of us. Eliminate the middle man - the insurance industry!
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