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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Judith
Mulberry, FL
I am 39 years old, and was diagnosed with Type 1/Juvenille diabetes, when I was 4 years of age. I never in my life feared that I was not able to get my medication. Now I fear it every month. I have sleepless nights. The cost of my medications are rising through the roof with corporate greed. We have insurance, but with all the co-pays and appointment co-pays, it does "not pay" to use the insurance. So where do I end up going? Walmart. It still cost us over $200 a month. I buy the insulin of yesteryear. I buy the basic stuff to get by. I can't afford to buy the newer better insulin.
The way things are now with our failing economy, I have gone days without testing my sugar levels, because I have to pay the electric bill, $4 a gallon gas, rising food prices or my blood glucose testing strips. I never thought I would see the day. I am not asking for a free ride, I am asking for fair health care cost. I am willing to pay for my life, but I want to be able to pay reasonable prices. It does not matter if you are poor, middle class or wealthy. Life should not cost you your life.
Thanks for listening,
Judith A. E. Flannery
*Health Care for America Now is not responsible for the content of these stories. These stories are submitted by individuals in the online audience and have been edited in some cases. Health Care For America Now does not endorse any of the solutions or policy positions suggested in the content of these stories. Health Care for America Now is a coalition of organizations that agree to the Statement of Common Purpose.
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