Personal Story
Cora of Chattanooga, TN
Cora of Chattanooga, TN writes: My Christian faith moves me to love and care about people. I was diagnosed with cancer a few years before the ACA became law. I have two adult children, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. I routinely volunteer to make my neighborhood better. After working over 40 years I was…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Claire of Sewanee, TN
Claire of Sewanee, TN writes: I recently became a Certified Application Counselor. During this Open Enrollment period, I am serving in communities in rural Tennessee, mainly in Grundy, Marion and Franklin counties. This is has been an extremely rewarding experience. I have helped enroll/re-renoll 17 people so far who have all been extremely grateful for…
Read MoreBrian of Chattanooga, TN
Brian of Chattanooga, TN writes: I am the Rev. Brian Merritt from Renaissance Presbyterian Church and Mercy Junction. As a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) I am deeply concerned about the rhetoric that surrounds the Affordable Care Act by incoming politicians. My congregation is on the Westside of Chattanooga in…
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Brian of Chattanooga, TN writes: As a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) I am deeply concerned about the rhetoric that surrounds the Affordable Care Act by incoming politicians. In Tennessee alone we have seen how a small number of legislators can undemocratically deny funds to some of our most vulnerable…
Read MoreSherrie of Ooltewah, TN
Sherrie of Ooltewah, TN writes: I have lived in Chattanooga for 13 years. I work as a Speech Language Pathologist in various medical settings. I am a single woman who has often dreamed of starting my own business. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Personally, I have often dreamed of starting my own…
Read MoreKellen of Sewanee, TN
Kellen of Sewanee, TN writes: I am an artist and work at a pizza joint. I am losing my father’s insurance and needed coverage through the affordable care act. I am healthy but want to simply be covered for major emergencies. I was able to find affordable insurance through Obamacare. Without it I would not…
Read MoreAmber of Memphis, TN
Amber of Memphis, TN writes: I am a native of East Memphis and grew up in a single parent home with my twin sister. I graduated from UT Martin last year with a degree in political science and will be starting law school next August. Being able to stay on my mother’s insurance until I’m…
Read MoreRenee of Memphis, TN
Renee of Memphis, TN writes: I am a long time community member in Memphis, am married and have raised a family here. On May 28, 2003, I was terminated from my job of 9 years. I was the person who carried the insurance for my family and therefore, my family lost their insurance that day…
Read MoreEVERLENA of Chattanooga, TN
EVERLENA of Chattanooga, TN writes: As a community leader, since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, roughly 20 million uninsured Americans have gained health insurance, and has brought the national uninsured rate to an all-time low of 8.6 percent. Regardless of the changes in the upcoming administration in January 2017, Hamilton County…
Read MoreJackie of Ooltewah, TN
Jackie of Ooltewah, TN writes: I’ve lived in Chattanooga since 2000. My husband and I own a marketing company, Riverworks Marketing, with 12 employees. The company was started in 2006. My husband joined forced with me in 2009 and we have been thriving ever since. We currently live in Ooltewah and are providing…
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