“The government will cover not only expenses for treatment but provide them with pieces of medical equipment that are essential for walking, breathing and other aids to help them conduct their daily activities. Those with muscle disorders will also receive care by visiting nurses free of charge,” center official Ku Soo-kyeong said.

Insurance takes up much of my energy and time.  When I should be caring for my family or working, I am instead soliciting letters of support, appealing denied claims, and trying to keep my kids covered by insurance.   The threat of losing insurance has caused me to lose may nights of sleep and to make decisions that I wish I did not have to make!