Running for my life (health care)
We had major medical health insurance , and than I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. After a radical masectomy , I was again diagnosed with breast cancer and another radical mascetomy in 1992 . Left with large unpaid balances , and tripling the premiums , we were forced to drop the insurance in 2003.
In 2005 I was diagnosed with kidney cancer , resulting in the removal of one completely and part of the other. I had the help of a family member and paid almost $70,000.00 for the two surgeries.
The horror now is that I won't go back for check ups, for fear of hearing those words again You have CANCER, and you have no coverage. I still work so I cannot get Medicare , and the insurance is unafordable. Between the insurers and the goverment, they have signed my death certificate.
We need HR676 . We are supporting all organizations,within our means that are for HR676. Thank you for your support on this issue. Our daughter made a short but powerfull video in support of HR676 on you tube, you are welcome to use it if you wish. Again, thank you, James and Leslie


