The Untold Story of Health Insurance Reform
Think of something that you cannot change about yourself.
Now, what if that inherent personal characteristic prevented you from getting the health insurance you need?
There are millions of people who need health insurance, but are denied coverage just because of who they are. Because of their sexual orientation, disability, immigrant status or mental illness, health insurance companies refuse coverage, or offer plans that are so expensive they are inaccessible. These are people like Kristin:
These important voices are being drowned out of the debate about health insurance reform. This happens all too often. Those without money to flood the airwaves or the militancy to grab the microphone are not heard. When we stand on the side of love, we stand with those who are silenced.
If you, or someone you love, have been excluded from health insurance coverage because of your identities, then email your Representatives.
In addition to emailing congress, we will be following up with some of you to see if you are willing to share your story with the broader public. We want to post videos, blogs and alert the media to the untold stories that need to be heard.
Standing on the Side of Love takes courage, and it is with courage that we tell our stories.
Please take a moment today to share your story.
Until all people who have insurance give it up, stop sending money to insurance companies and stand in solidarity with the poor nothing will change and who has the guts and courage to do that? Those who have most often play at real change.
Rev. Gregory Wilson