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Vinca

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9. I've got a similar story.

Reply to trueblue2007 (Original post)

Sat Jan 14, 2017, 06:32 PM

Jan 2017

Self-employed and unable to buy insurance because of a pre-existing condition. One hip was completely deteriorated and I was in constant, agonizing pain for a good 3 years. I was one of the first people to enroll in the pre-existing condition pool and had surgery almost immediately. I credit President Obama with giving me my life back.

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Obamacare saved my hubby's and my financial lives. MY STORY. [View all] trueblue2007 Jan 2017 OP

k and r ...no text... Stuart G Jan 2017 #1

thank you Stuart. trueblue2007 Jan 2017 #2

Try not to worry lunatica Jan 2017 #3

I agree and it may come down to open rebellion at some point. roamer65 Jan 2017 #4

K&R smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #5

Obamacare saved my brother's life... lisa58 Jan 2017 #6

So glad your brother's life and $$$ were saved Lisa !!! trueblue2007 Jan 2017 #7

Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm so glad Obamacare came in time for you. n/t pnwmom Jan 2017 #8

I've got a similar story. Vinca Jan 2017 #9