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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Linda
Long Beach, CA
My husband suffered a serious illness three years ago and is still recovering. During this time, I saw clearly how insurance companies are holding us hostage. These are the people who made the decisions about my husband's care. They kept pressuring doctors to discharge my husband against the doctors' professional judgment. How did this happen? When did we give insurance companies power over life and death?
There is also a lot of fraud going on with Medicare. Insurance companies are tricking senior citizens into give up regular Medicare for Medicare Advantage programs. These companies get older people to sign by telling them they "will get additional services." They don't mention the fact that the individual will no longer be able to choose his own doctors or hospitals. Is it true that health insurance sales people are paid $800 - $1000 for every person they sign up for Medicare Advantage? Why would the federal government even allow such a thing?
Let's get insurance companies out of the health care business. It's time for another "American Revolution."
*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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