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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Michael
Phoenix, AZ
I am 60 years old and self-employed with a small business. I had cancer 15 years ago, was treated, and had no occurance. Nevertheless, I cannot buy any medical insurance that will cover me for any type of cancer. I have an expensive high deductible policy for other illnesses, but I'm one skin, colon, or other cancer from bankruptcy.
In addition, I recently learned from a life insurance policy medical exam that I have some damage to my heart from my chemo therapy treatment. Because of that, if I tried to get a new medical policy, I no doubt would have an exclusion for cancer and heart issues.
Likewise my 59 year old wife had back surgery 10 years ago, and has no coverage for any back problems. A reoccurrence or new back problem would leave her disabled or us bankrupt from treatment costs.
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