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Elias

Elias's Story

Elias was given a 50/50 chance of survival when he was diagnosed with meningitis at 10 months old.
Learn how Medicaid saved Elias's life

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Medicaid is a vital health insurance program for America’s families. It allows children to reach their fullest potential, adults to get and stay healthy enough to work and be part of their community, and seniors and people with disabilities to get the care that can help them stay at home. Medicaid can be life-changing and lifesaving.

Meet some of the Americans for whom Medicaid has made a huge difference, as well as people who could benefit but are currently unable to gain access to coverage from Medicaid.

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Terese

Terese: Atlanta, GA

When Terese’s baby was born three months early, she was so grateful the Medicaid covered not only her newborn son, but also paid for her transportation to and from the hospital every day.

Aleta

Aleta: Mobile, AL

As the head social worker at a senior care center partially funded by Medicaid, Aleta sees first-hand the importance of the program, and what good health care can do for our elderly population.

Elias

Elias: Fort Payne, AL

When Elias was 10 months old, he was diagnosed with meningitis and given a 50/50 chance of survival. Thanks to an emergency airlift and care paid for by Medicaid, Elias is now a healthy toddler.

Elaine

Elaine: Fort Payne, AL

After her husband’s injury and job loss, their family was uninsured. But now, Elaine’s daughters are covered by Medicaid, and she’s grateful that they have health insurance – it gives them peace of mind that at least their daughters are covered, though they don’t have the same peace of mind for themselves.

Jamie

Jamie: Mobile, AL

Jamie’s Medicaid meant she was able to get the treatments she needed to survive breast cancer. It also means she has been able to control her diabetes and stay at home instead of living at a nursing home.

Donna

Donna: Haceville, AL

In 2017, Donna was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer. As the full-time caretaker for her mom, Donna is uninsured, and is doing her best to patch together charity care to make it.

Jennifer: Troutman, NC

Jennifer was getting ready to re-enter the work force after raising four children and she was looking forward to gaining access to health insurance for the first time in years. But COVID-19 forced her to change her plans. Now, she has found a concerning lump, but doesn’t have the coverage she needs to get it looked at. 

Sandy

Sandy: Mobile, AL

Before Sandy applied for Medicaid, she had gone to the hospital 5 times in just one year. Since receiving Medicaid, she hasn’t returned to the hospital once, has her health conditions under control, and has been able to thrive at home instead of living at a nursing home.

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