Medicaid
A Lifeline Set to Expire: One Mother’s Struggle to Stay Insured
Kristy enjoys her job and feels as though she is making a good salary but relies on the tax credits to keep her and Cora healthy. If Congress were to allow them to expire, she not only worries about herself and her family, but about the millions of other families who rely on this affordable coverage stating, “I just I don’t want anybody that’s in the same position as me to have to worry. I’m trying to better myself. But I just don’t feel like I can get ahead.”
After her pregnancy and postpartum period, Lakeisha. an essential worker for the government, no longer qualified for Medicaid. When she was hospitalized for walking pnemonia and nable to receive short-term disability, Lakeisha was forced to take out loans to cover her medical bills.
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.