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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Mary Ann
Keyport, NJ
Dear friends: I have been fortunate to have been able to pay the $453.00 every month for my health insurance. I am single and self employed. However, I am turning 65 in 2 days. Thinking I would be saving a lot money by being on medicare, I went to sign up last month.
Well, now I have to have 3 policies: Medicare part B - 96.00 per month: BCBS medigap: $411 per quarter: and AARP prescription drug plan, $32.00 per month. I am not saving that much if you do the math. Luckily I am still working.
What about all this retirees and elderly who can't afford this? I feel sorry for them. I may be one of them when I finally retire (in about 10 years at this rate) We need to act!
Respectfully,
Mary Ann McKay
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