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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Sue
Pensacola, FL
Covenant Hospice just downsized and I was a victim. Now I am losing my health insurance after losing my job. When you lose your job you are even less able to afford to pay for it on your own. Health insurance should NEVER be tied to your job. For one thing, companies cannot afford to pay for it anymore, either, so they are doing everything they can to eliminate covering their employees (e.g., hire part-time staff or contracted out employees). There are millions of us falling through the cracks due to no fault of our own. If you are self-employed, you cannot afford it. If you work for a small company, they do not provide it. My son has been working for contractors and they do not provide health insurance. It is absurd that we are subjected to this in the United States of America. This nation has turned its back on its working class citizens. This nation has gone 3rd World. It's madness!
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