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Insured but Not Really Protected

Tens of millions of Americans have coverage so skimpy a medical crisis could mean financial ruin

By: Sharon Kay | Source: AARP Bulletin Today | September 25, 2009

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Jim Eyler, 58 and Jacque Eyler, 57 in June of 2005 before her diagnosis —when they thought their insurance was more than adequate and after the diagnosis when Jim shaved his head to show support for his wife. The Eylers in a recent photo with their dog. (CREDIT: Photos courtesy the Eylers)

Jim Eyler, 58, and Jacque Eyler, 57, in June of 2005 before her diagnosis—when they thought their insurance was more than adequate; after the diagnosis, when Jim shaved his head to show support for his wife; and the Eylers in a recent photo with their dog. Photos courtesy the Eylers.

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