Uninsured: Fernando Arriola

Fernando Arriola, 58, had full health coverage for years at his former job, but since starting his own contracting business, there are no affordable coverage options for him and his wife. Part of our special series produced in partnership with NPR: Are You Covered? A Look at Americans and Health Insurance.

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<h1>Uninsured: Fernando Arriola</h1>
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			September 23, 2009		</time>
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