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The fight to save Medicaid often gets bogged down in abstract terms and politics that can make policymakers forget what Medicaid is really about: people. At its heart, Medicaid is about the people who rely on it to meet their medical needs or, in many cases, to stay alive. Families USA has launched a new campaign that brings the focus of this fight back to the people who rely on Medicaid. The campaign is called Medicaid: It's Personal.
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Barbara's story
"Bryan now receives 24-hour care. I try to do the best I can . . . Without Medicaid I don't know what would happen . . ."
Barbara Klaes
Minnesota Medicaid enrollee |
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Donna's story
"Amy is 25 years old and mentally challenged. Without MaineCare . . . it would be devastating."
Donna Honan
Maine Medicaid enrollee |
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Sharon's story
"When Joshua was three days old, he was diagnosed with a rare liver disease. Without Medicaid I don't know what would have happened . . ."
Sharon VanMechelen
Oregon Medicaid enrollee |
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Catrina's story
"Without Medicaid I would not be able to take care of my son. I would die without my medications."
Catrina Weber
Ohio Medicaid enrollee |
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Margie's story
"I am grateful to the Medicaid program because I am able to take care of my son in my community."
Margie Austin
Pennsylvania Medicaid enrollee |
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Larry's story
"I paid my taxes and Social Security . . . This nursing home is my home and I don't want anything to happen to it."
Lawrence Gebhard, Sr.
Minnesota Medicaid enrollee |
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Beth's story
"Jason is a three-year-old . . . one of 31,000 children with disabilities in Ohio covered by the Medicaid program."
Beth Rodgers
Ohio Medicaid enrollee |
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Sheri's story
" . . . a mother of a child with disabilities . . . without Medicaid we could not afford to have Aidan."
Sheri Stapler
Oregon Medicaid enrollee |
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John's story
"It remains a blessing to have him qualify for Medicaid . . . into a facility where he is well cared for."
John Gardner
Maine Medicaid enrollee |
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Lisa's story
"What kind of country is this. . . if we are willing to cut money that saves people's lives?"
Lisa Padilla
Pennsylvania Medicaid enrollee |
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Mike's story
" . . . my quality of life is threatened . . . I don't see how I would survive."
Mike Volpe
Oregon Medicaid enrollee |
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Stephanie's story
" . . . mother of two kids . . . my husband Harry is now disabled . . . thank God for Medicaid."
Stephanie Boynton
Maine Medicaid enrollee |
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Ruth's story
" If I lose Medicaid . . .
I would die."
Ruth Golden
Pennsylvania Medicaid enrollee |
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Jeff's story
" . . . legally blind and mentally challenged . . . He lives independently thanks to Medicaid."
Jeff Purdom
Ohio Medicaid enrollee |
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Eleanor's story
" . . . I'm 87 . . . If it weren't for Medicaid I don't know what I would do. Who would take care of me?"
Eleanor Kulker
Minnesota Medicaid enrollee |
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Stories from The TennCare Drive to Save Lives
In March 2005, the TennCare Saves Lives Coalition sponsored "The Drive to Save Lives" campaign, an effort to raise public awareness about the harmful consequences of the TennCare cuts proposed by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. Read the stories of TennCare enrollees and more
What You Can Do
Call Your Senators: In order to preserve Medicaid, we need to make sure that the final version of the federal budget contains no cuts to Medicaid. Call your Senators and ask them to oppose any Medicaid cuts in the budget and to tell the Senate leadership that they cannot support a budget with Medicaid cuts. You can still use our toll-free number: 1-800-828-0498.
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