I just recently applied to a federal health plan option for those diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. I finally have hope that I can maintain my health, which doesn't take much! I simply need to be seen by a specialist annually and know that if something comes up I can have it taken care of...

My daughter has lived in London for 18 years. Five years ago, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Thankfully, she is in remission but her condition is considered incurable. She would like to return to Missouri to be near family. However, since our state has refused to implement the Pre-...

I have been a Type-1 diabetic since childhood. Unlike Type 2 diabetes (which gets more coverage and generates a lot of rage/judgment), Type 1 diabetes is genetic and so far, irreversible. I've never had a day of adolescence or adulthood without diabetes and I’ll likely have diabetes for the rest of...

I've been a teacher my whole adult life, teaching abroad. My health care was covered by my employers until returning to the U.S. several years ago. I was shocked to learn how expensive health care was here. To get an affordable plan, I tried various indemnity/discount plans, but was not covered...