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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Richard and Connie
Wichita, KS
I was held captive for 15 years by a horrible insurance company (Continental General) that raised my insurance every 2-3 months to $1600.00 a month. My husband and I were almost to retirement age and we lost all of our savings because of these people.
I don't know what was worse, the apying out our noses and knowing no one would take us because we had pre-existing conditions, or that fact that when we needed coverage, they wouldn't cover anything.
Finally the ole experation date ran out on my hip replacements and since I was healthy, I finally found someone to take me (until I turn 65) for $800.00 a month. Can you imagine, I think that's cheap?
Still working my --- off to pay for health care,
Connie Volkman
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