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Health care for all is a basic human right

October 11, 2009 12:36 am

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I've been to a dermatologist for acne. I had asthma when I was younger but outgrew it. Are these really "pre-existing conditions" that will cause me to be denied health insurance?

If I forget to mention them, will I be billed after an operation for the whole cost of an expensive surgery? Why do pre-existing conditions even matter?

In 1948, the United Nations declared health care to be a human right. Everyone should have access to it. We need to put people's health over corporate profits.

I believe the first step in accomplishing this is to pass a bill that includes a public health insurance option.

I'm not saying the government is perfect. But I also don't hear too many people complaining about government-run Medicare.

A public option existing with private insurance would allow for more choice and competition. It would also be an important step in offering quality and affordable health care to everyone.

Natalie Grossman

Stafford





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