Thank you @CoreyMoore_ for allowing me to share your powerful story which shows why we need Medicare for All.
Corey didn't have choice in his healthcare decisions.
Nobody should have to go through his struggle to get the care they need.
Please read the full thread below⬇️
Corey didn't have choice in his healthcare decisions.
Nobody should have to go through his struggle to get the care they need.
Please read the full thread below⬇️
Corey lives in Des Moines, IA and was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting his right side. When Corey was growing up, his father had excellent insurance.
Because he is unable to be gainfully employed, receiving the healthcare he needs has been a journey from day one.
Because he is unable to be gainfully employed, receiving the healthcare he needs has been a journey from day one.
While growing up, Corey had to switch doctors and specialists frequently due to them being out of network when his Dad’s employer switched insurance providers.
Ever since, his family & doctors have had to fight insurance companies so he could continue receiving necessary care.
Ever since, his family & doctors have had to fight insurance companies so he could continue receiving necessary care.
Corey had to stop physical therapy when his insurance decided to no longer cover it.
Private insurance also wouldn’t cover any of the medical equipment including wheelchairs and special urinals.
His family couldn’t afford to pay for them out of pocket.
Private insurance also wouldn’t cover any of the medical equipment including wheelchairs and special urinals.
His family couldn’t afford to pay for them out of pocket.
Corey’s dad had an accident and was permanently disabled in 2014 which resulted in his retirement.
This August, his dad lost his employer-provided coverage because his Long Term disability expired which also covered his mom.
This August, his dad lost his employer-provided coverage because his Long Term disability expired which also covered his mom.
As Corey’s home health provider, his mom is self-employed through Medicaid, so getting insurance would be astronomical in cost.
This caused Corey’s physical and mental health to suffer.
This caused Corey’s physical and mental health to suffer.
After completing the two year waiting period for Medicare eligibility, Corey started receiving the Disabled Adult Child benefit from SSA and Medicare along with Medicaid.
He has had a much better experience as most of what he needs is covered.
He has had a much better experience as most of what he needs is covered.
Corey still hasn’t seen a dentist in six years.
Under Medicare for All he would finally be able to get the dental care he needs.
Under Medicare for All he would finally be able to get the dental care he needs.
Corey’s story can happen to anyone who needs healthcare in America.
With Medicare for All, his family wouldn’t have to deal with co-pays, deductibles, premiums & high costs for prescription drugs.
No more out of network costs or being forced to switch doctors & specialists.
With Medicare for All, his family wouldn’t have to deal with co-pays, deductibles, premiums & high costs for prescription drugs.
No more out of network costs or being forced to switch doctors & specialists.
