Uninsured in Wisconsin

Imagine this: You have recurring headaches. You call the doctor and make an appointment. You go in the next day to see the doctor, who arranges more tests. You walk out of the office and you don't pay a dime. You show up the next day for your tests at a nearby hospital. You leave the hospital and you don't pay a dime. You don't get any bills in the mail later. The next week you sprain your ankle, not paying attention while stepping off a curb. It really hurts and you worry that it's broken. You go to the emergency room. They confirm it's a sprain, give you some crutches, and you leave without paying a dime. You get no bills later for this.

Imagine you have health insurance that covers your every sickness and ailment. It is stand-alone coverage - not associated with employment or a spouse. It costs you nothing at the point of delivery. Everyone has it.

What you would do differently if you had complete, stand-alone health care coverage at no cost to you?

For example:

• Would you seek medical care you need?
• Would you leave an unhealthy relationship?
• Would you quit a job that is too stressful or physically demanding, or that isn't in your field?
• Would you retire?
• Would you go back to school for a degree you've always wanted?

Please give us your brief statement below. Only your first name will be included. If you prefer to submit your statement anonymously, please put "Anonymous" in the name field.