Myths & Facts about the Unisured

Health Insurance Myths and Facts

Myth
People without health coverage don't work

Fact:80% of people who are uninsured, are working families

Myth
People without health insurance get medical care

Fact:
Over 47% of the uninsured postpone seeking care because of cost, 37% do not fill drug prescriptions because of cost and 35% went without a recommended medical test or treatment due to cost. At least 18,000 Americans die prematurely each year of treatable diseases because they don't have health coverage.

Myth
Most uninsured workers are offered employer-sponsored health insurance.

Fact:
67% of uninsured workers are employed by a firm that does not offer insurance and another 20% of uninsured workers are employed by a firm that offers health benefits, but they are not eligible for them.

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Myth
Poor people can use the emergency room if they need to see a doctor.

Fact:
Emergency rooms do not provide preventive or routine care for chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. When a chronic illness goes untreated, the uninsured are often forced to seek treatment at emergency rooms, but do not get ongoing care for chronic illnesses.

Myth
I am busy with my medical practice and don't have much time to volunteer. I cannot make a difference.

Fact:
Mission of Mercy asks it's volunteer doctors, nurses and pharmacists to commit ONLY to one day of service each month.
Mission of Mercy's volunteers often sign up to work at the same clinic each month, allowing for the development of strong doctor/patient relationship.

Myth
Mission of Mercy receives money from the government. They don't need my support.

Fact:
The only income for all of Mission of Mercy's services is derived from private donations. No government funds are used to operate the free Mobile Medical Program. This policy of accepting no government funds enables our patients to receive medical care without the degrading experience of having to prove their poverty.

Myth
I do not have a medical background; I have nothing to offer Mission of Mercy.

Fact:
Mission of Mercy also relies on other volunteers to operate it's programs. Our Auxiliary("MOM's Family") is a vital part of Mission of Mercy. It consists of individuals with caring hearts who join in many different ways to serve others. As most of them do not have a medical background, it is their job to assist other Mission of Mercy volunteers as they bring healing through Love. Over 1,300 members in 6 countries currently serve in one or more areas of support:

Prayer service
Service support
and Financial support.

Myth
I cannot afford to make a large financial gift to Mission of Mercy. My gift is not needed.

Fact:
Since Mission of Mercy does not receive government funding, the combined help of many is what sustains our work. Your support at ANY level will assist Mission of Mercy in it's efforts to provide the uninsured poor with treatment by a physician, referred speciality care, prescription medications, and diagnostic, lab and Xray services.

David Bruce Jr.
Social Media Marketing for 501c3 charities provided pro bono