By Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters By Magaly “Maggie” Dante October is spooky season – a time when bats, ghosts and skeletons seem to be around every corner. But for the thousands of El Pasoans living without health insurance, the fear they face is no novelty; it’s a chilling reality that lingers long after Oct. 31.

Maggie Dante Imagine the gripping fear when a sharp pain suddenly grabs your chest. Without insurance, the cost of an emergency department visit can feel more frightening than the underlying problem. Too many people hesitate and hope the pain will fade like a phantom. Their reason? They fear the monstrous bill that will follow them. A haunting thought enters your mind … what if I hadn’t skipped my annual check-up? Would the doctor have caught the cause of this shr

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