[Mrs. Don-o]

I explained this to a good fellow at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops way back in 2009 ----Mrs. Don-o's Letter to USCCB (Link) ----and it turns out that everything I said is true, with this exception: it has all happened even faster than antcipated. Costs have gone up, the private sector has been undermined and has become frighteningly destabilized, and the religious and conscience protections have disintegrated.

MAN, that was fast.

Obamacare is STILL not a good way to help the little baby with the defect whose parents have no resources. I would recommend applying to a pediatric philanthropy, of which there are hundreds. At most hospitals-- assuming corrective surgery wasn't already covered by Medicaid --- the private or pro-bono arrangements could be secured within days of the baby's birth --- sooner, if immediate surgical intervention were required.

Do click on that link. it's worth it, I think.

[Mrs. Don-o]

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