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Letter to Editor: Molly of Nashville, TN
Molly of Nashville, TN writes: I think most of Americans can agree that to deny people whom may have a pre-existing is unjust and wrong. I am someone whom has private insurance through a reliable institution, but I am also a special educator who has worked with the poor and disabled. I’ve seen first hand…
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…
Read MoreSenate Bill – Fact Checked
Senator Lamar Alexander released a statement about the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the Senate version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on June 22, 2017 and another on the subsequent CBO score of the BCRA on June 26, 2017. The many problems with Sen. Alexander’s analysis are detailed at https://www.tnjustice.org/response-senator-lamar- alexanders-statements-bcra/. Here’s a…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Barbara of Crossville, TN
Barbara of Crossville, TN writes: I am extremely disappointed and disheartened about Sen. Alexander’s stand on the health care bill. He has supported to end the requirement that insurance companies must cover health services such as emergency dept. visits, hospitalizations, maternity and newborn care, prescription drugs, and care for the mentally ill and people with…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Craig of Signal Mountain, TN
Craig of Signal Mountain, TN writes: There is something highly immoral about making decisions behind closed doors that affect so many people. We need transparency and you even called for that. I fail to see the follow up from you in hosting/scheduling town hall meetings etc. If you can’t follow through on this, then please,…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Kevin of Signal Mountain, TN
Kevin of Signal Mountain, TN writes: I Feel Ill Last Wednesday Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly passed something they call the AHCA. Ever since, I’ve felt like the underside of a turnip green. And what’s worse, the more I’m exposed to this putrid bill, the more my symptoms multiply. It started with the…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Tyler of Chattanooga, TN
Tyler of Chattanooga, TN writes: It’s time Republicans stop playing politics with the health of our families. Four years ago, my father was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He was in between jobs, but was able to find insurance and we were able to afford the expensive treatment for him to survive. Two year later, he died…
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