The Preamble

The Preamble

The ACA Saved My Life

Nov 06, 2025
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My ACA health insurance saved my life this year when I was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent major surgery. Unfortunately, with brain cancer, there is no true cure and I will need regular medical care for the rest of my life. I want to share my story because this issue keeps me awake at night, and I don’t think enough people understand how criti…

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