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We risk losing everything
Tuesday September 9, 2008
After 2 weeks, her hospital bill is up to a quarter million dollars. This country does NOT protect those of us who have worked hard our entire lives….they leave us to face situations like ours….alone.
I think politicians should be left without any insurance...
Tuesday September 9, 2008
I am 53 years old. I have diabetes, bad eyesight, and can’t drive. My medical bills are through the roof.
Health insurance keeping employees in fear of losing their jobs
Tuesday September 9, 2008
I have lived in Wisconsin since 1994. I have never been able to find permanent quality work, even though I am educated and skilled.
An Ovarian Cyst
Tuesday October 23, 2007
A few years ago I was in the process of getting ready for work. I nearly collapsed in the bathroom. I had such severe abdominal pain that I could barely stand up. I called in sick to work and decided to rest. Within an hour I could only crawl.
I cross my fingers
Friday October 19, 2007
I hope someday to be among the insured. Until then I cross my fingers and try to take good care of this body of mine.
Five dollars a day
Thursday October 18, 2007
The absurdity must stop!
Thursday October 18, 2007
Health insurance does not equal health care!
Thursday October 18, 2007
I am a health care provider. I have been a Pedaitric Nurse Practitioner for 20 years. I have seen physicians and health care facilities TURN AWAY patients WITH state sponsored health insurance for years.
Three Hospitalizations and No Insurance
Sunday October 7, 2007
I’ve been without health insurance for about 10 years now and I’ve been hospitalized 3 times.
Kidney Stone Dilemma
Saturday October 6, 2007
I moved to Madison on Christmas Day in 2001. I had just spent three years in New Mexico getting a law degree, and I was excited to return to the Midwest to be closer to my family.