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Avia began feeling symptoms similar to COVID-19. After visiting her doctor for testing, it came back positive. No treatment existed at the time of infection, and was told to stay hydrated and take Tylenol. Luckily, her insurance was able to cover all of her expenses.
Anna, immunocompromised, faced anxiety amid rising COVID-19 cases. Despite experiencing symptoms, she was initially discouraged from quarantine due to timing. While her test returned negative, symptoms persisted. Her insurance initially refused coverage for the test, relenting only after she advocated for herself on social media and had her story picked up by media outlets.
Peter has multiple conditions that require ongoing care and medication. He previously faced exorbitant medical bills prior to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Thanks to Medicare coverage facilitated by the ACA, Peter now has access to life-saving medications and procedures. He has become a staunch supporter and advocate of the ACA.
The last time Martha upgraded her dentures was nearly two decades ago. Her insurance through Medicare does not cover oral health, and other bills take precedence. Martha's son has a developmental disability and requires a higher level of care than she can afford. Martha is one of many individuals pushing for better oral health coverage.
Cheryl lost her health insurance after her employer outsourced, leading to a decline in her oral health due to the high out-of-pocket costs for care. While she is covered by Medicare, she struggles to afford necessary dental procedures. Cheryl's dietary choices are heavily influenced by her oral hygiene needs, as she finds some foods difficult to consume.
Evens went years without health insurance, and was finally able to gain insurance through the ACA Marketplace. His cost-sharing plan allows him to pay half of what he used to. He feels relieved to know now that if something should happen, he's covered.
Katie's medical conditions greatly impact her livelihood, causing her to work limited hours. Fortunately, Katie qualified for SSDI and Medicaid to manage her diagnoses. Katie worries changes to Medicaid work requirements could interfere with her access to insurance coverage and treatment.
Being diagnosed with superficial sarcoma created a challenge for Rachel when finding health coverage. Rachel is an adjunct professor and a contractor for arts and theater, and truly believes in the work she does helping children, and needs to stay healthy to continue working. When the DC Health exchange opened up, Rachael was able to sign up for Medicaid.
Catherine was diagnosed with a severe lung condition, requiring her to undergo a lung transplant. Her conditions require ongoing monitoring from her doctors. Catherine's medications and treatments are made possible because of the ACA.
Steve has a degenerative condition that requires intravenous treatment every couple months. Despite the treatment being life-changing with a high success rate, his insurance denied coverage. Thanks to the ACA, Steve feels a sense of relief and does not worry about being denied for this medication due to a pre-existing condition.