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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MARK
Louisville, OH
I currently have no health insurance so I have been neglecting my health including not taking maintenance prescriptions, such as Crestor for cholesterol. This worries me alot after the sudden death of Tim Russert.
However, last month, I had a sinus infection that I had been putting off getting treatment for until it was too late. I went to Statcare (University Hospitals/Mercy Medical Center), and, I informed them that I had no health insurance. At that time, I was told rudely in the future, to bring my checkbook because they want $$ upfront. (This is a new policy). Then, I went back to have my vitals taken-the nurse asked if I had a primary care doctor-I said "yes," but, I could no longer fight infection and, that it would be awhile before his office could reach me. She then told me to contact him first in the future and, I am already upset, found out my blood pressure (which normally is good), was extremely high. I felt I was being treated as a "second-class" citizen due to my lack of health insurance. Now I have unexpectedly lost my job and no $$ to pay for the visit. Our country's healthcare system is a big joke-only for those that can afford it get it.
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