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“Without health insurance, getting sick or injured could mean going bankrupt, going without needed care, or even dying needlessly.” quote by Jan Schakowsky
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“Without health insurance, getting sick or injured could mean going bankrupt, going without needed care, or even dying needlessly.”

Jan Schakowsky

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Source Speech: Congressional Testimony on Health Care, 2019

Lack of health insurance can cause financial ruin, denial of care, and preventable death.

In simple terms: No insurance = huge risk.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for universal coverage.

Themes

healthcare economics social justice

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • employment
  • family budgeting
  • hospital visits
  • emergency situations

Key Concepts

Public policy risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best protect the uninsured?
  • How can individuals prepare for health emergencies without insurance?
A Different Perspective

Implementing universal coverage faces political and fiscal hurdles.

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