Private Insurance Coverage
Stephanie Burton: A Resilient Mother's Neverending Fight for Coverage
When she started law school, Stephanie quit her job and no longer had employer-sponsored insurance coverage. She qualified for coverage while pregnant, but after suffering a miscarriage she was kicked off and left heartbroken with a $10,000 bill. After a long struggle, she was later able to gain insurance through the Marketplace and her children are covered through Medicaid.
When Paul needed a lung transplant, he was uninsured because of his pre-existing conditions. He was told to undergo three months of dialysis before applying for Medicare and Medicaid. The ACA saved Paul and his children's lives and allowed him to apply for private insurance.