Jessica of Smyrna, TN writes: I live in Tennessee. Even though I work full-time hours, I mysteriously don’t qualify for insurance through my employer. I have insurance through the exchange. Not everyone gets the job with the great insurance plan. But, everyone should be able to go to thrthe doctor and not worry…
Andrew of Chattanooga, TN writes: Senator Alexander’s newsletter arrived in my box this week, taking credit for passing the 21st Century Cures Act to fund research for things like organ transplants, HIV/AIDS vaccines, Alzheimer’s cures, and treatment for the scourge of opioid painkiller addiction. Perhaps our senator can explain to us precisely what good it…
Katie of Knoxville, TN writes: I live in Bearden with my husband. I went to grad school and found a job immediately afterward. Unfortunately, when the recession hit, I got laid off. I worked temp jobs and did freelance work for about two years before I found another permanent job that provides benefits. Because of…
Alliance for Healthcare Security Statement On Rep. Fleischmann’s Defiance of Tennessee Voters In Today’s Vote Rep Chuck Fleischmann Rejects the Will of Tennessee Voters And Begins Process to Repeal Ban on Insurance Companies Denying Coverage, Senior Prescription Drug Discounts and More CITY, TN — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R) chose today to reject the will…
Janet of Linden, TN writes: I have lived in Perry County Tennesse all my life and am currently employed at a Federally Qualified Health Center and do enrollments for the insurance. I have always been involved in the community and an active member of the local School Board. I was laid off from my previous job…
Cristen of Chattanooga, TN writes: I have lived in Chattanooga (North Brainerd) for almost 3 years, but was raised in Knoxville. I am a valuation specialist with 14 years of experience in analyzing various real estate markets and properties. Many of my neighbors rely on the Affordable Care Act for quality preventive care and immediate…
Brynda of Smyrna, TN writes: I’m a psychologist in private practice. I have had a practice here in Rutherford County since 2005. My husband’s work doesn’t offer benefits, so I have ACA insurance, as well as taking ACA insurance in my practice. Having grown up with a mother who was an immigrant from Germany, I…
Katherine of Philadelphia, PA writes: I am work with Medicaid beneficiaries for my full-time job. And my brother, my spouse, and I all have chronic health conditions. I’ve seen how hard it is to make health care affordable in this country, and I’ve seen how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — for all it’s weaknesses…
Laurie of Knoxville, TN writes: I have lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for 17 years. I have been a self-employed freelance court reporter for that entire time serving Knoxville and the surrounding areas, including trips to Nashville and Chattanooga for depositions. Before the ACA, buying insurance was a nightmare. There was no way to adquately compare…
David of Tucson, AZ writes: I have lived in the Tucson area most of my life. Currently my wife owns a small business here and we struggle paying for health insurance for us and our employees but we understand health insurance is VITAL for all of us. Currently all three of our employees have found…