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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Daniel
Kansas City, MO
I have been fighting the healthcare wars since 1990. As a patient, I have generally been covered by preferred care, managed care, and COBRA.
I have been forced to wait out "pre-existing condition" clauses, been required to pay 100% of a bill for "out of network" charges, and seen my co-pays, co-insurance, and general out of pocket costs skyrocket. Currently, my wrath is directed towards the requirement to seek "prior authorization" for medical services and prescription medications, when a doctor's order or a prescription should, and in fact, once did suffice as all the authorization that was needed.
I am tired of surrendering the power of my healthcare 100% to insurance companies. I do not believe the conservative argument that consumer choices and free ennterprise prevent the current system from failing. These arguments are part of a propaganda machine to empower the insurcance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and their lobbyists.
The removal of employer-based insurance, to be replaced with tax credits, will not shore-up the current failing system.
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