Dear Secretary Clinton,
Thank you for everything you said in defense of the Affordable Care Act and your recognition that it does need improvement.
I currently have coverage because of ACA through Covered California. I have a pre-existing health condition and one that requires very rarely used drugs to treat (rare in the sense that most pharmacies have to special order my medication so I can get refills). Because of your work, dating back all the way to the 90s and the work of the Obama administration, I have coverage today. I’m able to see my specialist and only be responsible for my copay. I can get blood work done every 6 weeks to check my liver and kidney functions, and instead of stressing about how I’m going to foot the bill, I pay my copay and go on my way. I refilled the FOUR prescriptions that keep me alive and functioning this week, and because of the ACA, it cost me $40. Without healthcare, it would cost me thousands. ACA is not perfect, but it is a start. And when building something from scratch, it should not be expected to be perfect the first time around.
Thank you for your defense of the ACA on Sunday. I voted for you in 2008 and I’m beyond proud to vote for you again in November. Thank you for fighting for people like me, who wouldn’t survive without the ACA.
You have my vote.
The Opinionettes 