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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Jill
Brownsburg, IN
I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 10 years old. I am in excellent control and wear an insulin pump. I am married and have 3 children. My husband works for a company that does not offer health insurance. Since I am diabetic and live in Indiana with a pre-existing condition, the only insurance I can get (offered by the state) has a premium of $485 per month...just for ME! That is with a $1500 deductable. I also pay an out of pocket premium for my husband and three children.
It is so unfair. I am sick about it everytime I pay the premium. I am totally for universal healthcare.
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