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90 percent of Americans think Medicaid is important to our health care system and the benefits reach far and wide. That is, once they understand it.
Medicaid is the largest health coverage program in the United States and is designed to support the health needs of nearly all people with low incomes.
It’s hard to put a price on your eyesight, but to Robin, 67, it’s the best gift she’s ever received. Thanks to Medicaid, she was able to get cataract surgery on both eyes and was no longer at risk...
David has a lot to live for. At age 69, he has six adult children, 20 grandkids and 11 great-grandkids. He also has his beloved martial arts that he began practicing in his 20s and still continues...
For 18 years, Julie loved working as a residency coordinator in the orthopedics department in Syracuse, New York. Then nerve damage derailed her. Learn more.
There’s not much Jackie wouldn’t do for her mom Irene. When Irene’s chronic illnesses became worse and she couldn’t afford the growing medical bills. Learn more.
Chauntal Lewis was driving away from a friend’s house one morning when a semi-truck slammed into her car. She lost her left hand, but found a way to cope. Learn more.
Margot is all about doing for others. Before she became ill, she volunteered at a local food bank, cooked Thanksgiving meals for seniors in need and helped at her church...
Greg (17) nearly drowned while swimming and ended up with brain damage. Learn how he overcame his medical condition.
Becky is grateful every day that Medicaid helps ensure her son, Sawyer, enjoys his best, safest life without undue financial stress on the family.
Ryan and Rochelle's baby boy got a great start in life, thanks to Medicaid coverage.
Kate, a 43-year-old mother of two, is grateful for Medicaid coverage during a difficult time in her life
After an accident 20 years ago, Nancy says Medicaid has been a lifesaver.
Jennifer is thankful for the Medicaid coverage that helped them recover from a family tragedy
Marissa is grateful for the Medicaid coverage that helps her, as a working mom, keep her young son safe and secure.
Sylvia took excellent care of herself with a nutritious diet and daily exercise. She was dating a great guy, Steve, a former Marine and fellow fitness buff. Life was pretty much ideal, until...
Before John’s illness, I didn’t know that Medicare does not cover long-term care, and that many facilities don’t want to take Medicaid...
Laura has worked hard her whole life but couldn’t afford cancer treatments – until Medicaid came to her rescue...
After Montana broadened eligibility for Medicaid to more people, Sue was eligible but reluctant to apply. She wanted to pay her way and was afraid of being treated “like a second-class citizen.”
For Harold, Medicaid was his lifeline to treatment after a devastating stroke...
Medicaid was there when Tress needed help, with quality care and diabetes education.
Don Paul and his big sister Liz share a close bond. They are both grateful for Medicaid services that helped him stay sober and clean.
Thanks to Medicaid coverage, Adante’s mom was able to ensure he got treatment for childhood injuries. Today Adante believes that "Health is wealth. Health care should be a basic right."
Americans overwhelmingly support Medicaid, according to a national study by Providence St. Joseph Health. The new study provides valuable insights as lawmakers consider the future of Medicaid.