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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-17-10 06:15 PM
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The Committee on Energy and Commerce says this bill will benefit the NYSCD22
http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/health_care/districts/new/NY22.Hinchey.pdf
I have some questions

The Committee on Energy and Commerce says the HCR bill will-
"Under the legislation, individuals with insurance can keep the coverage they have now, and it will get better."
how will my coverage 'get better'? Right now I spend $40.oo per visit - and I have been prescribed $520.oo in treatment per month. Is there any help for me in this bill?

Right now I have been prescribed about $6,240.oo in medical treatment per year ($6240 = $520 per month in co-payments and medication co-pays). This bill cap out of pocket expenses at $6200.oo. If I could afford $6200 for medical treatment I wouldnt be complaining. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN AFFORD THIS! What do I do, go into debt and file for bankruptcy? $6200 in medical bills would spell financial disaster for my family (self). These reforms ensure that no family will have to face financial ruin because of high health care costs. HOW?

Funding for Community Health Centers - Of course this helps us all and I support it fully.

Actually, this webpage answered most of my questions. The bill does nothing for the working poor to reduce their medical expenses. At least there is funding for Community Health Centers.

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