The Preamble

The Preamble

The Human Cost of Tying Health Care to Work

Nov 13, 2025
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When people demand that health care be given only to working individuals, I think they miss whole categories of people.

My mom suffered a mental health crisis this year culminating in two suicide attempts. Gratefully, she got the care she needed, covered by my dad’s insurance. However, he is able to retire soon and receive Medicare. She won’t be eligible…

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