Do you lack health insurance or are you underinsured? A journalist friend of mine wants to talk to you.

I’m writing a feature about the differences between the presidential candidates’ health plans, and am looking for New Yorkers who either lack insurance or are underinsured. Do you know of anyone in this situation who’d be willing to be interviewed and photographed? Basically I’d like to find someone who works, either for themselves or a small employer that can’t afford policies for their staff, and has either taken the gamble to go without coverage or has bought a policy on their own – maybe a policy they still own, or one they have since let go of because it cost too much. They should know up front that I’d be asking them somewhat personal questions – what their health care needs are, how affordable care is based on their salary and other basic expenses, and what they would like to see change in access to coverage following the election.

I prefer five-borough residents, but Long Island, Westchester and North Jersey are also OK. I’m hoping to get the interviews and photo shoots wrapped up in the next couple days.

Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll pass your information on.