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Video: Living Without Health Insurance in Texas

Shantell Keller of Georgetown is one of nearly 6.2 million Texans navigating through tough times with mounting health problems and no insurance. Last month, she started going to Lone Star Circle of Care, a health center that treats underserved patients.

Shantell Keller of Georgetown is one of nearly 6.2 million Texans navigating through tough times without health insurance. For years, she and her husband have left their health problems untreated. Last month, she started going to Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center that serves underinsured and underserved patients. Keller and her husband pay their fees on a sliding scale. For the first time, they can receive primary care, a first step toward becoming healthier and more productive.

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