Joy Kramer was diagnosed with lymphoma 13 years ago. She recovered a year later and remains cancer-free today at 59.
But for years after her treatment, Kramer fought to get affordable insurance. Her premiums and deductibles soared because of her pre-existing medical condition. For a while she gave up, going uninsured for several months.
The Affordable Care Act drastically changed things.
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