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Mark Takano: Fortunately, I can tell you stories of someone who is under 30, one of those young invincibles, but who was wise enough…

On the recordApril 2, 2014
Fortunately, I can tell you stories of someone who is under 30, one of those young invincibles, but who was wise enough to know that it made sense for a young person to sign up because it was so very affordable, and he convinced his employer that she needed to take a look at what the exchange had to offer. As it turned out, he discovered he had a very serious condition, and he was one of those young people who discovered that they did need health insurance and that he was facing far larger bills than if he didn't have any coverage at all.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California
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Apr 2, 2014

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