iHealth Care Updates Pays VA Medical Bill for Veteran with Cancer

CHICAGO - July 9, 2013 - PRLog -- CHICAGO, IL. --  According to the CDC, one in three Americans report that their family is experiencing the financial burden of medical care; a statistic that has been commonly referenced during the health care reform (http://www.ihealthcareupdates.com/healthcare-updates/healthcare-reform) debate. iHealthcareupdates.com announced today Clifford Bruce (http://www.ihealthcareupdates.com/ihelp-care-donation-program/ihelp-care-donation-program-recipient-july-2013/) of Divine Colorado as the recipient of this quarters iHelpCare donation Program. iHealthcareupdates.com directly paid 100% of Clifford’s outstanding medical bill to the Denver VA Medical Center. “Supporting those in need with financial difficulties due to Medical challenges is critical to helping support our veterans, and that’s why I am so pleased to announce this donation recipient today.” said CJ Evrard program founder.

Clifford Bruce is a 62-year-old veteran, who spent the last several years battling various medical issues, and most recently was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.

Clifford spent many years working in the real estate field; however following the country’s economic downturn, Clifford fell on difficult times financially & health wise. In the summer of 2012 Clifford was diagnosed prostate cancer.

Clifford has been unable to pay his outstanding debt and lives in constant fear his current wages will be garnered due to his outstanding medical debt to the VA Medical Center. Clifford spent years travelling across the country for jobs to keep himself afloat and his medical bills at bay. Clifford is in a state where he earns too much for government support, but not enough to cover rent, and day-to-day living.

The “iHelpCare Program” established in 2012 helps support individuals and families through a one time financial donation paid directly to a Hospital, Doctor, Clinic, Medical Center, Insurance Company or other health facility. The awarded amount is a minimum of a $1000, and can go as high as 50% of the advertising revenue during the application period.

After an interview with applicants Clifford Bruce was selected from the top entries reviewed by ihealthcareupdates.com staff.

For more information about health care reform, wellness and other related topics, visit www.ihealthcareupdates.com. Questions about the HelpCare Program can be submitted to helpcare@ihealthcareupdates.com.

About iHealth Care Updates

   iHealth Care Updates is an online information portal aimed at providing information relevant to health care and wellness. Common topics covered include health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, veteran’s benefits, student health and the Affordable Care Act. For more information and updates, visit www.ihealthcareupdates.com (http://goo.gl/S8wlY)