Stories
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"I feel completely trapped by needing to remain below the poverty level in order to have medical and prescription coverage, which I must do everything in my power to have since I have chronic illnesses. It affects everything - my career (what career?), my relationships, my credit, my self-esteem, my mental health, where I live, my peace of mind, and the very health I am trying to protect," said Vanessa Beck of Chicago, Ill.
Patient Submitted Stories
Find out more about real people's stories struggling with the healthcare system.
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My friend Bob
Self-Insured -
Struggling college student gets hit with $1,000 ER bill for minimal medical intervention
Uninsured -
RN loses job thanks to required in-network referrals
Employer Insured -
Under-insured American Citizen
Employer Insured -
Universal Healthcare is needed NOW more than ever
Employer Insured
Real People Denied Real Healthcare
Real People DENIED Real Healthcare: Nataline Sarkisyan
17-year-old who died 12/20/07Remote Area Medical (RAM LA) Free Healthcare Event
RN VolunteersReal People DENIED Real Healthcare: Nathan Wilkes
Father/HR676 AdvocateReal People DENIED Real Healthcare: Bonnie Drew
Former AttorneyReal People DENIED Real Healthcare: David Welch
Registered NurseReal People DENIED Real Healthcare: Juanita Anderson
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