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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Stephen
Grass Valley, CA
I had COBRA coverage for myself and my daughter after the company that I worked for was sold and the division that I worked at was closed and moved. I paid the premiums online in three month increments. I transposed two digits in the account number and my payment was not credited. I was not notified and I was cancelled but only after I had made an additional payment.
I have pre-existing conditions that make it impossible for me to have health insurance without working for a large corporation that has the leverage to make insurance companies cover me at a reasonable cost. The government of the United States should also have the leverage to compel the health insurance industry to provide adequate coverage for all at a reasonable cost.
*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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