Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Daily Herald’
Letter to Editor: Barry of Memphis, TN
Barry of Memphis, TN writes: My Medicaid to me insurers I'm going to live without it I will be in real trouble I barely have a life now but without it I will not have any I am classified as needed I have mental issues not to mention all the physical issues I have I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN
Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN
Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN
Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN writes: It is apparent the Senators have their own agenda and are not representing the majority concerns. Maybe it is time to repeal and replace those who ignore the cries of the poor,those on the margins of life,those who are working two and three jobs to make ends meet. Let's…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Marge of Madison, TN
Marge of Madison, TN writes: I am a small business owner in Middle TN. Because of the ACA, I have been able to offer my staff (all 8 of them) excellent health care coverage, with no worries about preexisting conditions. The proposed changes will probably double the premiums for my "mature" employees and who knows…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Patricia of Nashville, TN
Patricia of Nashville, TN writes: My sister-in-law was an artist. Before the ACA, her family paid a couple thousand dollars a month for a healthcare policy they thought was good. When my sister-in-law got sick there were delays in treatment because everything had to be negotiated or appealed with the health insurance company. When surgery…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Eileen of Nashville, TN
Eileen of Nashville, TN writes: As an elementary school counselor in Nashville, TN the repeal of the ACA without a replacement will be incredibly detrimental to my students. Parents who are already struggling financially with pre-existing conditions will no longer be covered causing stress and financial ruin. They will have to choose between their medical…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Elizabeth of Nashville, TN
Elizabeth of Nashville, TN writes: I am writing in an effort to gain the attention of Senators Corker and Alexander. I have had several meetings with their staffers and have been able to share my questions and concerns. However, as they are unwilling to meet with their constituents, I want the Senators to hear my…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Courtney of Nashville, TN
Courtney of Nashville, TN writes: My husband recently lost his job as a part of a large layoff from a healthcare company in Nashville. Our 8-year-old son has a life-threatening genetic metabolic condition. At first glance these two topics seem unrelated. However, my family relies on my husband's job for our family's insurance. My son's…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Denise of Nashville, TN
Denise of Nashville, TN writes: To the editor: I am writing today to petition Senators Alexander and Corker to oppose any repeal without replacement of the ACA. This would be reckless and insensitive. Suicide is now the number one killer among pre-teens and teens. What will happen with mental health? How will we help these…
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