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Kolesar

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7. My brother would have qualified for Medicaid had he lived to 2014

Reply to Puzzledtraveller (Reply #4)

Tue Aug 13, 2013, 09:12 AM

Aug 2013

But he was 51, not 65, and when his medical condition was getting worse, he had no coverage. An ambulance trip would have meant a bill that he could not afford. He and my mother demurred and he died before dawn.

My brother would have qualified for Medicaid had he lived.

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Why American Needs Health Insurance Reform. And Why You Need Affordable Health Insurance. [View all] riqster Aug 2013 OP

k&r Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #1

Agreed! But it's a first step. riqster Aug 2013 #2

I can buy exactly what I need in health care or health insurance due to the ACA Kolesar Aug 2013 #3

I'm a medicaid caseworker Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #4

My brother would have qualified for Medicaid had he lived to 2014 Kolesar Aug 2013 #7

Meanwhile, out of pocket caps are being delayed by another year Cal Carpenter Aug 2013 #5

+1000 historylovr Aug 2013 #9

What we really need is affordable medical care - lynne Aug 2013 #6

A good clarification. nt riqster Aug 2013 #8