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I’m 46 years old, a diabetic with high cholesterol. I can't afford insurance. I work for a company that does not provide medical benefits. It costs too much to get it on my own and then I have a pre-existing condition so it costs too much. I have frequented my local hospital when I get ill and they honestly refuse to give me proper treatment no insurance. — Sandra, VA
I make too much money for Medicaid and work too few hours (part time) for benefits. I have high blood pressure and cholesterol and cannot afford to go to the doctor or buy medications. — Janet, NY
We stopped entertaining the thought of purchasing health insurance on our family of 5 because the price we were quoted was enormous. — Benise, FL
My son will turn 23 this year, and he's in college, full time student. My insurance will drop him because of his age. I want to know how I will be able to send my child to school, and cover two insurance policies. — Anonymous, FL
My wife and I are having a very hard time paying medical bills our insurance company refused to pay. Now we are behind in our home payments…if I lose my home it’s because of medical bills!!! — Daheem, AL
My 25 year-old daughter doesn't have insurance because she cannot (despite a college degree) find a full-time job with health benefits. She has neglected getting some medical treatments. I have gone without getting prescriptions filled because I could not afford to pay for the expensive medicine initially and then get reimbursed for 80 % of the cost. — Anonymous
I'm almost 65 years old, disabled, living on a fixed income, and have no healthcare. I had to decide between being homeless, eating, and having healthcare! Medicare co-payments are too high and I can't afford supplemental insurance. Retirement means waiting to die from bad health, exposure to the elements, and malnutrition. — LJ, CA
I have a 9 year old son that was born with a heart murmur (hole in the heart). When I was able to afford family medical coverage my son was denied, because he was born with this condition, calling it a pre-existing condition. Out of everyone in my household, he needs the coverage. — Mayantwanette, FL
My brother is unemployed and avoids going to the hospital because he does not have health coverage. He is only seen through the emergency room. There are no follow ups with a regular physician because he is unable to pay for care. He has a rack of hospital bills. — Gloria, MD
Currently, I'm trying to maintain health insurance through COBRA due to loss of job. However, I'm sure I will not be able to continue the high premiums with no income. Unfortunately, I live with sickle cell disease and need regular health check-ups. I recently cancelled an appointment for minor surgery due to the $500.00 co-pay. — Michael, MO
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