William has Medicare but is denied supplemental insurance, fearing someday he will no longer be financially independent.
Fifty-nine year-old William Knapp has Medicare and is denied a Medigap or supplemental insurance policy. By federal law, Medigap plans are mandated to accept seniors, but those under 65 (who receive Medicare due to disability) can be denied coverage [...]

No clinic would accept Sylvia’s medical card, a topic addressed by the Adequate Health Care Task Force.
Forty-eight year old Sylvia Ortega is fighting to maintain good health. Two years ago her husband lost his job and the Ortegas were left without insurance. For eight frightening months, Sylvia went without medication, watching her health spiral out [...]

A mother speaks out about the need to increase Mental Health Parity Law.
Sarah Thompson holds an executive position at a reputable hospital. She has an above average income and by most standards, great health insurance. Yet, Sarah has been run ragged fighting for her son to access desperately needed mental health services. Thompson is outraged [...]

A south side worker is stuck with a $70,000 hospital bill because his employers left him without insurance while they transitioned to a different carrier.
Ralph lives on the south side of Chicago and is a truck driver by trade. Ralph’s current employer is a medium sized, but thriving company. He took a job driving a [...]

Insurance plans vary widely in their treatment of mental health benefits. Employment opportunities for those with pre-existing conditions such as clinical depression are limited by this reality.
Maureen, a 21-year-old student in her final year at University of Chicago, represents many students who could possibly face a gap in insurance coverage as they leave school and [...]