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Reform needed so people don’t lose care
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Aug. 12, 2009 12:12 am
I'm a lawyer who represents people hurt at work. We need health care reform because many injured workers lose health insurance through absolutely no fault of theirs. How?
Many of my clients are unable to return to their jobs after injury. These workers end up on COBRA coverage with huge premiums. Most of these workers cannot afford this. They no longer provide health insurance for themselves and their families. These workers and their families face financial disaster if they need medical care. They don't get timely or proper care. Yet, they did nothing wrong.
This happens all the time. America needs a better health care system. We need health care reform now.
Paul McAndrew Jr.
Iowa City
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