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Behind Bars, Co-Pays Are a Barrier to Basic Health Care
by Victoria Law, Truthout
When Taylor Lytle began fainting every morning when she stood up, she had to make a decision: Should she seek medical care or should she save her hard-earned wages to buy soap, shampoo, deodorant and feminine hygiene products?
People across the United States struggle with similar ...
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