Carter Moody, a former music journalist (Billboard, etc.) and publicist (Country Music Assn., etc.) who has built a career in community services (nonprofits, government) and part-time bookselling (BookmanBookwoman) in Nashville, USA, has lost work and income due to an inguinal hernia. His first surgery, Oct. 31 at Meharry-General Hospital (due to lack of insurance) caused missed work. Another surgery will be needed. He returned to part-time bookstore work just over two weeks later. Despite two months of not lifting over 15 lbs., whether at work or groceries, etc., the hernia was apparently re-opened. After more tests/scans, a second surgery in February or March will result in more missed work, as much as six weeks at the bookstore. Loss of income due to missing a steady job creates costs that this campaign seeks to recover (rent, utilities, car and home insurance, phone, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Doesn't the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) take care of these situations?

The Obama Administration's request that the state of Tennessee (like others) expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act has been rejected by Gov. Haslam (R-TN) and the Legislature, therefore Carter cannot afford a plan in the federal ACA exchange to cover medical costs. Using the public hospital for the surgery is the best option.

Doesn't Carter have paid sick leave?

Carter hasn't had paid sick leave since 2007. In the United States, self-employment and/or part-time employment does not allow for this benefit.

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