Updated: Apr 5, 2023
Daphine B., resides in Hillsborough County and for years had been self-employed and unable to afford her much needed blood pressure medication. Aware of the fact that “self-care” and trying to stay healthy, was not enough, she went back to school and studied to be an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). For the next 13 years she was employed in her County School District as a nurse where she had health insurance. When her health began to deteriorate, she was forced to retire and could not afford to continue her employer-based insurance. She found out from the Family Healthcare Foundation that she qualified for coverage that she could afford through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The ACA and its Navigators across the state of Florida are assisting individuals like Daphine to find affordable coverage enabling them to receive the care and medications they need to lead healthier lives. Get connected to a Florida ACA Navigator at www.coveringflorida.org.
“My experience made me realize that it is not easy to find the information you need to maintain healthcare coverage. My Navigator and the Family Healthcare Foundation helped me to find and obtain affordable coverage. I couldn’t have done it without their help!” - Daphine B., Hillsborough