You are welcome.
Having been a single mom with a son for many years and being self-employed for much of that time, I am completely empathetic with this writer. And, she is only one of many.
It is beyond time that the private-for-profit insurance industry in this country is called to account. The current situation is unsustainable, and is totally geared to profit that is earned from the illness of American citizens.
While the current bill may not be as good as it could be, and IMO does not go nearly far enough, it is at least a start...and would immediately help this Mom and her child.
It is completely shortsighted for Americans to allow these kinds of situations to exist--and why so many can not understand that, and be willing to do something positive about it, is beyond my grasp.
It may cost too much, but that will not matter in 20 years if children like this woman's son are allowed to languish and, some die, simply to allow another CEO of another insurance company to take home a billion $$ bonus.
And the drug industry is not blameless...I just heard from a deal friend right here in Santa Rosa Beach...she is also self-employed and was just diagnosed with cancer...her chemo started last week, and Tuesday when she went to the pharmacy to get the prescription for the shot she has to have after the chemo...the bill for ONE SHOT WAS OVER $3600.00...and that was after her insurance had paid its portion!
If any of you feel strongly about passing this bill, I would suggest that you call Congressman Allen Boyd who represents us. He voted no before and says he will again...he is also voting against students getting their student loans without going through the middle-man banks, so that students are paying more and waiting longer....I am not sure who is representing, but it's not people without insurance or students in NW Florida who are trying to educate themselves...you can reach him at 202 225-5235 or through this toll free # 1-877-445-1317.
