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Better and Healthier: Willa’s Story
March 26, 2019
By: Willa Pearls A few weeks ago, I ended up in the hospital. I survived because of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs allow me to do the things that keep
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People’s House Series: Expand Health Care, Don’t Cut It
In Minnesota, we care for each other. My name is Amanda Otero and I’m the organizing director at TakeAction Minnesota. First, I believe that health care is always about two
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People’s House Series: (Update!) HMO Conversion Bill Moves Forward
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. This week, hundreds of TakeAction Minnesota members contacted their legislators about Minnesota allowing for-profit health insurance companies from entering the
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People’s House Series: Stop the Health Care Heist
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. We were the only state in the nation that still banned for-profit companies from selling health insurance.
But in 2017, corporate lobbyists changed that law. It takes effect this year.
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Not One Plan: Sarah’s Story
Sarah Piepenburg runs a small business, Vinaigrette, in Minneapolis. She is a member of Main Street Alliance of Minnesota, an organization that works to provide small businesses a voice in
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5 Things We Love About Gov. Walz’s Health Care Proposal
We’re thrilled to support Governor Walz & Lt. Governor Flanagan’s health care proposal. Here are 5 reasons why.
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Lucky to Be Alive: Riley’s Story
By: Riley Schumacher When I was an infant, I was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency. I spent most of my childhood fighting for my life, spending time in hospital
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Affording Care, Using Care: Devin’s Story
By: Devin Helmick I live in Central Minnesota and get health care through MinnesotaCare. I don’t have enough money to purchase private insurance, and my work doesn’t provide healthcare benefits.
