Universal Health Care Has a Face…
January 12th, 2008 | by Scott |
…and it is my daughter.
Cassie has been rejected yet again. Despite the fact that, other than a mild case of arthritis, she is healthy the insurance companies who care more about the bottom line that people deem her un-insurable.
It is time that we make sure that all of our children have access to health care.
This is reason #1 why I am no longer a Republican.
I’m not looking for an argument or debate here. I know the arguments that the anti-universal health care people give. And, honestly, I don’t care to hear them again.
23 Responses to “Universal Health Care Has a Face…”
By Sunny on Jan 12, 2008 | Reply
Just read about this on Tracy’s blog. I am so sorry that you guys are having to go through this. It is so unfortunate that our medical system can be this way! I will definitely be thinking about you guys. I hope that something will come available for little Cassie!
Such a sweet picture of the two of you!
(Every time I use an exclamation point on your blog, it makes me smile. If I remember correctly, you don’t really like the things. Do you?)
By Phil Wilson on Jan 12, 2008 | Reply
Just… way too believable, unfortunately.
By Steve Allison on Jan 13, 2008 | Reply
Deplorable. We’ve simply got to do something about this. I’ll try to do so with my vote.
By jasonk on Jan 13, 2008 | Reply
I’ll be praying for Cassie and your family.
By matt elliott on Jan 13, 2008 | Reply
*sigh*
By John on Jan 13, 2008 | Reply
That’s lousy, I don’t know how things work down there in Oklahoma but would she be able to qualify for CHIP program. That would get the insurance question out of the way.
When I was laid off last year and the COBRA just cost way too much we signed our daughter up and have not had any complaints about the coverage. Now we’re lucky I know that here in Pennsylvania every kid can get covered for free or low cost. We only pay $47 month based mostly on what my wife earns. Good luck and I hope you can find coverage soon.
By Jason Bybee on Jan 13, 2008 | Reply
Just wanted to say I’m sorry, man.
By KS on Jan 14, 2008 | Reply
Hope you are able to find some insurance. Sorry you have to go through that.
By Belinda on Jan 14, 2008 | Reply
That sucks. I don’t know any other term for it. Oddly enough, sometimes going through something is the cause for people changing their opinions. Glenn Beck is a current example. Things can look very different when they’re in our own backyard vs. our neighbor’s.
Glad you’ve come over from the dark side . . . hahaha Of course I once lived there too.
By Justin on Jan 14, 2008 | Reply
Belinda, did you read the “on politics” post?
By Belinda on Jan 15, 2008 | Reply
I did. Why?
By Justin on Jan 15, 2008 | Reply
Just thought there was some stuff there you might need to read, you know, about being partisan for no reason. Cause you like to point out that you’d never vote for a Republican.
By Fernando on Jan 15, 2008 | Reply
Scott, I suggest you attack this head on by anticipating future needs. I suggest you set up a medical fund for Cassie at your local bank or community foundation. Please use PayPal as the mechanism for making contributions. My thought is that any unused funds should be used to meet educational needs.
I will match dollar for dollar the first $500 contributed so maybe we can get at least $1,000 in the fund rather quickly.
This is not charity. This is about preparing for the future and a community taking care of problems.
All the best…
By Scott on Jan 15, 2008 | Reply
Fernando, thank you for the kindness. We will be setting up some kind of HSA very soon. I will keep you informed of our progress on this matter.
Again, that is very humbling and we are deeply moved by this act of generosity.
Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes.
By Justin on Jan 16, 2008 | Reply
I’ll be happy to contribute 50 dollars as well.
You should start a website, and I’m sure the c of c people would come out of the woodwork to help you. I’m gonna talk to my Dad about it today.
By Pitzer on Jan 16, 2008 | Reply
I’d be happy to contribute too, please let me know what you set up. Continued hugs to Miss Cassie and your wonderful family, I love you guys.
By Doug Freeman on Jan 16, 2008 | Reply
Scott, I am going against my statement of not commenting but this is different. I had tried to send this to Tracy but it failed. About 8 years ago I convinced my fellow Elders to let me start the Caring Hands program at SH. This ministry is strictly for our members only and the money is used for emergencies that arise in families. This has been a tremendous program and we have helped countless numbers that have had a crisis arise and needed immediate help financially. Our program involves passing the basket on the first Sunday each month after the regular contribution. The program is confidential and is administered by 4 individuals which includes myself. We ask members to give their pocket change or whatever they desire to help our members. We never disclose who has been helped therefore it is confidential and with a phone call the help is immediate. Over the course of 8 years there has been approximately $250.000 donated. We never ask for any money to be paid back but some have. I know when Wendy was critically ill in Californis, the church gave in excess of $26.000 plus my expenses of being there with her for four and a half weeks. We have helped with medical bills as well as any other crisies that arise in families. This is biblical and shows love for each other. I am just mentioning this as maybe a ministry that your Elders might look at.I realize we are a larger church and the program well established but in comparison your group would do just as well. Should they be intrested, I could come and explain it in more detail. We normally range between $1700 and $2200 each month. This work is in addition to our benevelence program for those outside our congregation which is a budgeted item. Our CH program is separate from our budget and its own account.
By Belinda on Jan 17, 2008 | Reply
Justin, no - but for an act of God - I will not vote for another republican. And GWB is the reason. But I made no reference to anything like that in these posts.
By Belinda on Jan 17, 2008 | Reply
Justin, you really seem to enjoy “calling me out” so to speak. Why? It is because you don’t understand me? Is it because I don’t express myself well?
By Robin on Jan 18, 2008 | Reply
I would also like to contribute. A paypal connection to the account would be great and an easy way for people to contribute.
By Scott on Jan 19, 2008 | Reply
Two things:
1) Thanks to all for those who have offered to help with medical expenses. That is so kind. As I have said we are proceeding on several fronts to clear up this situation. Cassie does not have major expenses at this point. We will let you know what we decide as soon as we do.
2) I know on a blog such as this it is easy to get irritated with other people. I also know that it is easy to let feelings get hurt and also to say things that you might later regret.
I will remove all comments that I view as a personal attack on another individual. If you need to take a personal discussion off board and both parties agree then I will provide appropriate email addresses.
This is a post about my daughter. Let’s keep personal animosity out of the discussion.
By Justin on Jan 20, 2008 | Reply
She asked, I responded. I feel no shame for that.
If someone on this blog suggests that they would never vote for a democrat, cause they like to kill babies, they would get trounced. Belinda says things like that all the time, except about the democrat party, and no one corrects her. No one says, “please back up your statements with reasoning or logic.” It just gets a little frustrating when this lady is trolling me on several blogs, as well as my own.
Do I not have a right to be frustrated?
By scott on Jan 20, 2008 | Reply
Sure, feel frustrated. That’s fine. I think the tone of the relationship between the two of you would best be reserved for a private email conversation. I think a bait was taken in this thread that wasn’t there.
And I think there were several people who have openly disagreed with statements made.
I just don’t want this blog to be the venue where the two of you hash it out.