State:: FL

Occupation:: Retired

Had an operation by a neurosurgeon for spinal stenosis. Lab tests for blood clotting denied. Hospital wants $1200 for denied clotting tests. They accept 1% from Medicare for all other lab tests. They want …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Retired

In April, 2013 I was scheduled for valve replacement surgery. About 6 weeks prior surgeon required dental evaluation which disclosed I had peri-implantitis. Surgeon found it a “medically necessary” pre-requisite to surgery which “could …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Nursing

Professional Employee who was Working in the Nursing Home Health Care Setting developed Repetitive Osteoporosis. Long Hours standing, no breaks after post surgery injury damaged knee joints. Years of Nursing Home work -Nursing Home …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Unemployed

My husband and I gross $8500 a year…my husband gets SSI and Medicaid…I lost my job 2 years ago and have filed for disability…FL Medicaid says I don’t qualify for Medicaid and cheapest insurance …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Homemaker

My son was sent to Lake Butler Medical Center. The doctor ordered Protease Inhibitor for his HepC. It has been months and he still hasn’t received the meds. Is there anything you can do …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Self Employed

I went to an Urgent Care doctor in November. I have a $35.00 co-pay through my insurance. I have just received a bill in the mail for the balance of $68.85. This is …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Small Business Owner

Reform of health care must start with eliminating the trash – all the over utilization and unnecessary treatment that burden our health care system. Estimated at over $600 billion in a $2.2 …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Disabled

In May of this year I took my mother for a routine mammogram. They found a few masses in both of her breasts. Her doctor contacted me with her results a couple of months …

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Psychiatrist

I have practiced psychiatry for more than 40 years and during that time I have cared for numerous patients covered by Medicare. I am now covered by Medicare myself. About two years ago my …

State:: Florida

Health Care is the country’s largest economic sector, accounting for over $2 trillion in annual expenditures—four times larger than national defense! Why aren’t Republicans crafting bills that will address problems in the current health care system? I …