Consumer Voices for Better Health Care

In Oregon and across the country, we're spending far too much, and getting far too little in return, for our health care dollar. OSPIRG is fighting for policies that improve the quality of health care and deliver an acceptable value proposition for consumers, including a public health insurance option.

But in order to push back against the special interests that dominate the debate we need to hear stories from people like you about what's wrong with the health care system. Any information we use will be kept anonymous and free from clearly identifying details. We will follow up and ask for your express permission before using your information in any other way.

Thanks for taking the time to fill out this survey! Your story helps us fight to make health care work for all Oregonians.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*

What is your age group?

What best describes how you get your health insurance?

Label I'm covered by the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) I'm covered by Medicare I get health insurance through my employer I bought health insurance through the online Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) I'm covered by my parent's health insurance I bought private insurance from another source (directly from the insurance company, through a broker, etc) I don't have health insurance Other

(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Does your health insurance cover anyone other than yourself (check all that apply)?

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No one else, just me

Spouse/partner

Dependents(s)

Other

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How would you rate the cost of insurance for the rest of your family compared to your own?

What best describes why you are uninsured?

If other, please describe.

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Weighing in the costs and benefits, how would you rate your health insurance?

Have you ever experienced challenges in buying, affording, or finding appropriate health insurance in Oregon?

Label Yes No Not sure

(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Have you ever made medical decisions for you or your family based on the cost or whether it was covered by insurance?

Label Yes No Not Sure

(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Have you ever had to delay treatment because it was unaffordable, even with insurance?

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How would you rate your ability to afford necessary prescription medication?

(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Do you fall into any of the following categories (if more than one apply, select the one that best describes you)?

Label Health care professional (MD, Ph.D., RN, or other medical degree/certification) Professional in the health care industry (including accounting, insurance, hospital administration, etc.) Small business owner/self-employed None of these

Do you see the rising cost of health care affecting your work or workplace?

Label Yes No Not sure

(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Do you offer health insurance as a benefit to your employees?

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(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Have you ever experienced difficulty in providing health insurance as a benefit to your employees?

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(Optional) Please provide additional detail about your answer.

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Are there any other comments you would like to add about the Oregon health care system, your experience, or the introduction of a public health insurance option?

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