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Hope for real reform?

Posted by Nurse Advocate on January 5, 2009 - 1:59pm

There is finally real potential for health care reform. With the election of Barack Obama and now his appointment of former Senator Tom Daschle to head Health and Human Services and the announcement of Hilda Solis to head the Labor Dept, real reform may be on the way.

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Self-Employed and Uninsurable

Tim
Seattle, WA
Heathcare Status: Self-Insured

I am a 53-year old male who has been in a 22-year profession that requires me to be an independent contractor, thereby having to qualify and pay for my own "individual" insurance policy. For the last 15 years, I have been a Type II diabetic. Until about seven years ago, I was insured with Blue Sheild in my state.

Submitted on February 5, 2008 - 2:04am.

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insured person denied extended care after disabling stroke

Angelica
Raleigh, NC
Heathcare Status: Employer Insured

My ex-husband Wayne, a 50 years old director of a company with (supposedly) excellent insurance benefits had a stroke at the end of November 07. The stroke has left him paralized on one side and unable to speak, it is very likely that he will need extended rehabilitation and 24 care at his home until he recovers (if he recovers).

Submitted on January 5, 2008 - 1:39pm.

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