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The Faces of Health Care: Christopher S.

Summary: 
Before the Affordable Care Act, Christopher "found health insurance to be a luxury," and couldn't afford to see a medical practitioner. But thanks to the ACA, he signed up for quality, affordable health coverage at HealthCare.gov, and was able to see a doctor and get the prescriptions he needed at no extra cost.

"Thank you ever so much Mr. President for getting my back."


Christopher S. from New Jersey wrote the President in October to thank him for the Affordable Care Act.

Before the new law, Christopher "found health insurance to be a luxury," and couldn't afford to see a medical practitioner. But thanks to the ACA, he signed up for quality, affordable health coverage at HealthCare.gov, and was able to see a doctor and get the prescriptions he needed at no extra cost.

"For a person who had to roll the dice on health for the past five years, I feel fantastic just knowing I have a health card that means something in my wallet," he writes.

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