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.
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Mary Ann
Coatsburg, IL
My husband had his right leg amputated in 2001. Five years later he needed a new wheel chair. The health insurance company didn't cover that expense. Unbelievable!!!
I had a hysterectomy in 1993. While performing the surgery the doctor decided it would be advisable to also remove my appendix. The insurance company wouldn't pay for that because it hadn't been included in the original diagnosis.
The whole American system makes me so angry. I lived in England for 13 years (my husband is English) and I know that national health insurance does work. Every other civilized country has national health insurance. Why can't we?
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