Ms. Curry is Covered, It's Not Too Late!
Norma Sanders
Published: March 31, 2014
Sometimes all you can do is close your eyes and give thanks. That's what Ms. Curry expressed when she and certified navigator, Khayeem Anderson finished her "Get Covered Illinois" health insurance application, in record time!
Initially she was shy and said no pictures. But she kept repeating how she was so thankful that she came to the GADC Tax Site tonight to get her taxes done. She did not know she would also be able to work with an Affordable Care Act Navigator, right on the spot to sign her up for health insurance coverage, while she waited her turn to get her taxes done.
Finally she gave in, told us her story, and let us snap one photo. She humbly told us she needs many public services, and that she is just not always strong enough to go up against all the "run around she gets from many agencies." She told us she usually just stops trying. She said she was a grandmother and "...I am just tired." We told her we were different here at GADC and we would work with her personally. As fate would have it, when we snapped that one photo, her eyes were closed!
Normally editors won't allow photos with a clients' eyes closed. In this case however, Ms. Curry was so excited, when they were done with the process, all she kept doing was closing her eyes and giving thanks and praise. "I have never had this kind of good service from any organization in the community or the city. I will definitely be back to get whatever services you folks offer and to volunteer!"
Are you covered? Need help finishing your application? We are here to help. Come to GADC, 7901 S. Racine (across from BJ's Market) and "Get Covered" like Ms. Curry!
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