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October 31, 2012
As I vote in the election this November, maintaining my health care coverage is one of my top concerns. When I was 19-years-old, I was diagnosed with liver disease. It was caused by a birth defect. After having major surgery, I have been fine but need regular monitoring by liver specialists to maintain my health. I am 23-years-old now and am lucky enough to be covered by my parents’ insurance for a while longer. And another critical protection as part of the Affordable Care Act means that, starting in 2014, health insurance companies cannot deny me coverage based on my pre-existing condition...
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March 15, 2012
When I was 19 years old, I was diagnosed with liver disease. It was caused by a birth defect. After having major surgery, I have been fine but need regular monitoring by liver specialists to maintain my health. I am 23 years old now and am lucky enough to be covered by my parents' insurance for a while longer. Since I have a preexisting condition, it is likely that I could be turned down for insurance when I need to seek coverage for myself. Who would want to cover a 26-year-old with cirrhosis? I need health reform to move forward. Liver disease never disappears, and health insurance is of...
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