An unbelievably sad story coming out of Oxford, OH where a 22 year old woman died this week after reportedly suffering from swine flu and delayed getting medical treatment because she did not have health insurance.
The Miami University graduate was working two jobs and put off going to the doctor with her flu like symptoms due to her lack of health insurance. Read more here.
There is no question about it; our system is broken! Young people are not well-served by the current employer-based system AND 59% of young people working full time jobs aren’t provided coverage. Americans between ages 18 and 29 are the most uninsured age group in the country. We need reform that provides options for young Americans.
Visit our Health Care action center to find out what you can to to support reform.
~Chrissy
