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Stan Clawson was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah where he runs a small business in filmmaking. In 2012, he dedicated himself full time to his small business as a freelance filmmaker. That decision meant relying on the Affordable Care Act marketplace for coverage.
Barry Spickler retired after 15 years as a government contractor and now relies on the Affordable Care Act for coverage he calls lifesaving. With premium tax credits easing the cost, he and his partner Eileen say the ACA gives them stability, dignity and peace of mind.
Tori Baggot relies on affordable health coverage through Pennie to manage a chronic illness while building a small business and planning for a family. Without advanced premium tax credits, her monthly costs would more than double, putting her health and future out of reach.
Christine Meehan, 51, has worked as a hairstylist in Pennsylvania for over three decades. Because she does not receive insurance through her employer, she relies on coverage through Pennie, the state’s health insurance Marketplace, and premium tax credits that help her afford that coverage. Her silver-level plan, even with a subsidy, remains expensive and limited.
Dawn Wheeler, a cancer survivor from Edwardsville, Kansas, credits the Affordable Care Act with saving her life by providing access to life-saving treatments she otherwise couldn't afford, and Premium Tax Credits with keeping that coverage affordable. Now, she advocates to protect the ACA, knowing firsthand what’s at stake if it’s taken away.