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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Melissa
San Luis Obispo, CA
I don't think my story is at all special...I am typical - which is, of course, the problem. I am a 57 year old single woman, a paralegal with a pretty good salary but no benefits. I pay for my own health insurance which means I get nothing for my $250 a month. I have no doctor visits, no tests, no treatment, no pharmacy - just catastrophic care and now I have no faith in what that would pay for if ever needed.
I cannot afford to get sick or to even have a diagnosis if I do get sick.
Like I say, my story is not horrendous, it's just standard, and scary.
I am going to donate what I can to MoveOn (but it won't be much)...best of luck and I'm completey 100% with you!
thanks for all you do, Melissa
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