Ginette's insurance does not offer sufficient coverage for mental health counselling.
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I was told that I only had $150 a year of insurance coverage to go see somebody to help me mentally. Really, $150 is one appointment, what am I supposed to do with that? And I talked to some of the ladies in my group and they’re saying, “Yeah same here, same here.” So we talk to each other and we help heal each other because I don’t know what else I can do. Like I am still, six years down the line, I’m still a little anxious if I have pain or if I’m sick, instantly it’s my heart.
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