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.
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Diane
Newberry, FL
After I was divorced in 2003 I began to shop for health insurance. I owned my own business and was not insured through an employer. The cost, deductible, and exclusions required me to make a decision not to be insured as it was too expensive. No benefits until after a 7000.00 dollar deductible at 255.00 per month was the BEST I could find at my age.I had never spent 7000.00 on medical care in a year so I felt I was spending 255.00 for nothing. I realize its a gamble. If I am injured or become ill I will lose everything and I know that. I see a doctor yearly and self pay as they call it, for all tests and visits.I have now sold my business and am trying to be hired as a public school teacher mainly because I know as I age I must have health insurance. Untill I can find a job I live always with that nagging fear of how my life could be ruined in one second if I was to be injured without insurance.
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