Many individuals do not look for better jobs because nothing is worth giving up their current insurance when a pre-existing health condition may make impossible to get insurance from their new employer.  I also know people who scrimp on their medication because of a tight budget and their insurance does not cover medications.  These individuals put themselves at risk of coping with symptoms that they could avoid or of becoming more ill   

Please become informed on the issues surrounding the health care bill, because, as a person who has a life long medical condition, a new health care bill could provide greater assurance that you will have your health care needs met, no matter if you are employed or where you are employed. 

Some of the discussion about the health care reform has revolved around end of life counseling. In my private law practice, I encourage individuals to prepare end of life documents – a will, power of attorney, health care power of attorney and advance directive/living will.  These are documents we all need no matter what our age.  One never knows what tomorrow may bring. It is a gift to your family to let them know how you want your stuff and yourself to be treated at the end of your life.  If you are near death, it is so difficult for your family to have to guess about  how you want to be treated. If you prepare the right documents and discuss them with your family they will KNOW what your wishes are.

Note: This is not legal advice.  I'm not your attorney. I am not providing a legal analysis on the health care options. I hope I have convinced you to find out more since you will almost certainly be affected by the outcome.