Posts Tagged ‘Perspective: Senior’
Jo-Ann of Dayton, TN
Jo-Ann of Dayton, TN writes: We moved to TN over ten years ago. We chose to come here because I have health conditions that make working outside the home difficult. At the time, we could live here on my husband’s salary alone. Because we have been judged to have pre-existing conditions the ACA is essential…
Read MorePamela of Nashville, TN
Pamela of Nashville, TN writes: I have lived in Tennessee for over 40 years, working as a psychologist. I see people who have insurance now that they could not have gotten prior to ACA. My daughter is also now covered under my insurance. Do not repeal the ACA without a replacement that includes a mandate,…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jo of Snowflake, AZ
Jo of Snowflake, AZ writes: Senators; I support the ACA & it’s continued full implementation. I support a one payer ACA to eliminate predatory corporations that profit from a person’s illness. It is unethical & immoral. I want you to represent my family for the betterment of US citizens not corporations by utilizing our government…
Read Moreapril of lookout mountain, TN
april of lookout mountain, TN writes: I am a 63 year old retired nurse. I retired to Lookout Mountain, TN, after 32 years in Alaska. In the past, I was a nurse volunteer for the Southeast Tennessee Red Cross working in local disaster response, with veterans, and service to the armed forces. After the July16,…
Read Morediane of NY, NY
diane of NY, NY writes: I am 64 years old, working full time as a physician and director of a non profit. I live in New York City and I have 2 kids who are over age 26 – one works at a low paid job and one is a full time graduate student. They…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Judy of Chattanooga, TN
Judy of Chattanooga, TN writes: Dear Editor, Long before I was in a position of actually needing to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, I supported it to bring health care coverage to millions of people. I believe access to health care is a right of all Americans. People that did not take…
Read MoreLinda of Chattanooga, TN
Linda of Chattanooga, TN writes: I’ve lived in Chattanooga area for 46 years and taught in elementary schools for 35 years. Since 2005, I’ve been retired and volunteering in various organizations and political campaigns. I live in the North Chattanooga section of the city. I enjoy the museums, parks, RiverWalk, other outdoor opportunities as well…
Read MoreCora 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…
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