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Figarosmom

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17. It is so sad that this is the way it is for most of the population.

Reply to xmas74 (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 07:07 PM

9 hrs ago

It's really a crime that insurance is connected to employment. And most states are making Medicaid contingent to employment too. Yet once we get sick from a catastrophic illness you are fired.

Sending positive vibes and hopes for it all to work out. I'll do what I can to help.

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New update on cancer treatment-fired from work [View all] xmas74 11 hrs ago OP

I am so sorry! Diamond_Dog 11 hrs ago #1

I work in Medicaid xmas74 11 hrs ago #4

I am so sorry. sheshe2 11 hrs ago #2

It's why insurance shouldn't be tied to employment nt xmas74 11 hrs ago #3

Is this horrendous outfit susceptible to boycot? WmChris 11 hrs ago #5

You need to find a lawyer immediately angrychair 10 hrs ago #6

👆🏼 dweller 10 hrs ago #8

I am furious right there with you. This needs to change. Marie Marie 10 hrs ago #7

How awful! We need insurance that is NOT tied to employment, brer cat 10 hrs ago #9

I am so sorry xmas74. Been there with no health insurance and very ill. Clouds Passing 10 hrs ago #10

This is very infuriating. I am sorry. LoisB 10 hrs ago #11

This obscene level... GiqueCee 10 hrs ago #12

I agree with everyone here, get an attorney. I prayed for you. Stay strong. You have a very good case. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #13

We really do . . . AverageOldGuy 10 hrs ago #14

Yep, the best healthcare money can buy! state of stupid 9 hrs ago #15

This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh 9 hrs ago #16

It is so sad that this is the way it is for most of the population. Figarosmom 9 hrs ago #17

Interesting book on this, When McKinsey Comes to Town, The hidden influence of the World's Most Powerful... multigraincracker 9 hrs ago #18

I am a cancer patient myself. hurple 9 hrs ago #19

Marta and I are in again Omaha Steve 8 hrs ago #20

File a complaint with the EEOC for wrongful termination. Ms. Toad 4 hrs ago #21