Detroit’s retired firefighters made it through the city’s bankruptcy with their pensions intact, but they lost their healthcare.
Today, many of these retired firefighters aren’t just battling illnesses like cancer – they’re also shouldering tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Michigan Radio’s Kate Wells reports.
- Michigan Radio: Detroit’s retired firefighters battle cancer, medical bills
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- Kate Wells, arts, culture, and education reporter and producer for Michigan Radio. She tweets @KateLouiseWells.
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