One problem that came up at the beginning of the documentary was the story of Mr. Beal. In the video it stated, “and many like Jody are caught in a bind: too sick to get insurance, and yet not sick enough, poor enough, or old enough to qualify for a government health insurance program.” This paradox situation that Beal is in, can really harm many people who are trying to qualify for insurance. Also, this paradox comes back when talking about “Healthy Families.” Maria Gumaer was considered middle class, and this had serious implications on her ability to get health insurance. She made enough money to not qualify for welfare, but not enough to be able to afford health insurance through her work. With Healthy Families, though, she was able
