Carson Pedraza

Regina Bradford

In February of 2002 while traveling on my way home from work I was at a red light and was struck by a vehicle. Little did I know that accident would change my life forever. Two days after the accident I returned to work initially feeling normal until I woke…...

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Jennifer Field

Epilepsy Florida (EF) has been by my side since 2011 after loosing my job due to my seizures and side effects. I was diagnosed in 2008 and I voluntarily gave up my driver’s license after a car accident. I had been having the sensation of déjà vu and having a…...

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Susana Septimo

Susana Septimo, a diabetic that depends on the ACA to survive Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Susana Septimo’s survival strategy was to wage a constant balancing act. As a diabetic, she needed to constantly monitor her health through blood work and regular check-ups. She was also dependent on a…...

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David Mendoza

David Mendoza, an accident away from financial ruin, was saved by the ACA David Mendoza knows how much health coverage matters. It was a hard-won lesson that nearly cost him his life. But it could have also cost his family’s financial security if he hadn’t had a health care insurance…...

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Christina Tererro

Christina Tererro is light-complexed Latina of Cuban/Dominican heritage who identifies as Black. She was referred by her mother, who was a previous consumer I assisted in 2015. In 2016, I assisted Christina in obtaining an affordability exemption. Christina lost her job and insurance on April 1, 2017; however, she has…...

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Alanna Sedlitz-Ippolito

  Have you ever heard a story that gave you chills down your spine? A story that you couldn’t help but feel as if it was you in that story? Well I have one for you. Imagine, you’re 18 years old, and having your first baby. A little boy to…...

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Plan Ahead for 2018 Health Plans

Get ready for 2018 Open Enrollment. The federal marketplace open enrollment period is much shorter this year – November 1 through December 15, 2017 – for coverage that begins January 1, 2018. Though it’s still months away, you can get ready now to decide what kind of coverage you’ll need. …...

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Surprise! Life Changes and the ACA

Life is always full of surprises and changes. Job loss, marriage, child birth, moving. Any of these things could trigger the kind of life change that makes you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Marriage – or divorce- could trigger eligibility for a “Special Enrollment Period.” If you qualify…...

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It’s a guy thing: Staying Fit & Healthy with the ACA

Guys, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has you covered. ACA healthcare policies aren’t designed just to treat you when you’re sick, but to catch problems early – when they can best be treated –  through regular health screenings. These can help you stay fit and healthy, and can even save your life. While…...

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Women’s Well-Care Essential to ACA healthcare policies

Improvements to health coverage have been one of the hallmarks of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which mandates that all insurance plans cover certain health benefits. This has been especially important for women. For example, contraception and maternity care are covered in ACA plans at no additional charge. In fact, well-women annual examsare covered…...

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