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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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Emma

Emma: Fairview, NC

Emma is a farmer who loves her job. But the small farm where she works doesn’t offer health insurance and Emma doesn’t qualify for Medicaid. This leaves her without access to insurance in a field of work that can be dangerous, especially given her medical history.

Richard

Richard: Creston, NC

Richard and his wife served as therapeutic foster care parents for many years and have dedicated their lives to helping children. Richard does not have access to health insurance, which means if something happens, he might have to make a very difficult decision.

Adrienne

Adrienne: Wilmington, NC

Adrienne is a mom who works full time but doesn’t have access to health insurance. With a family history of cancer, Adrienne fears what might happen if she gets the same diagnosis as her sister, who passed away, in part, because she also did not have access to health insurance.

Dr. Steward

Dr. Stewart: Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Stewart is a pediatrician who sees the value of Medicaid not only for his patients, but also for his two adopted sons.

Olakunle

Olakunle: Oklahoma City, OK

Olakunle is a physician assistant at a non-profit community health center and sees the importance of Medicaid, as well as the dangers of not having health insurance, every day. 

Leslie

Leslie: Altus, OK

Leslie and her husband are the parents to seven children including three adopted daughters. They both work but would be unable to provide their children the care they need without the help of Medicaid. 

Dr. Jackson: Hobart, OK

Dr. Jackson is a family physician in a small town in rural Oklahoma. For her patients without health insurance, she does the best she can for them but it’s difficult to get them the preventive care they need to stay healthy.

Shana

Shana: Oklahoma City, OK

Shana became a nurse midwife to help women get the care they need. Although many of her patients are eligible for Medicaid while they are pregnant, they do not qualify before or after pregnancy.

Dr. Effiong

Dr. Effiong: Altus, OK

As a pediatrician in rural Oklahoma, Dr. Effiong sees firsthand the importance of Medicaid not just for children, but for their parents, too. 

Jamila

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