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22 May 2017

Healthcare Debate: Leila’s Take on Managing the Cost of a Preexisting Condition

by Leila Shields |

When I calculate the cost of each medication I take, I could be paying over $1000 per month to manage my epilepsy if I did not have insurance to help.

epilepsy, healthcare, prexisting condition
18 May 2017

Healthcare Debate: Rachel’s Take on Living Without Healthcare Insurance

by Rachel Ehrhardt |

The future of healthcare in the United States has become frightening and scary for our family since three of my four family members have epilepsy.

epilepsy, healthcare, healthcare costs, preexisting condition
15 May 2017

Healthcare Debate: Abby’s Take on Living with a Preexisting Condition

by Abby Gustus-Alford |

Those working on the new healthcare bill that doesn’t cover preexisting conditions must NOT have any loved ones who are affected by one.

epilepsy, healthcare, preexisting condition, seizures
4 Nov 2016

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Leila on Navigating Health Insurance

by Leila Shields |

This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30.  Follow along and add comments to posts that inspire you! Health Insurance and Epilepsy Shopping for insurance can be overwhelming.  There are so many things to think about: drug formularies, whether a plan covers … Read More

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