Many South Carolinians face significant barriers to health care, with families struggling to afford medical bills and access vital services. This short documentary examines the challenges faced by those in the Medicaid coverage gap and highlights how Medicaid expansion would benefit working South Carolinians and their families.
Meet the Interviewees
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Bishop Simeon Moultrie
Columbia, SC Bishop Simeon Moultrie illustrates the parable of the Good Samaritan when discussing the importance of expanded Medicaid coverage.
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Lexington, SC
As an independent health insurance agent, Jeff sees first hand the growing problems of the Medicaid gap in South Carolina. |
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Anderson & Pickens Counties, SC
Clarissa is the Chief Operating Officer of Foothills Community Healthcare. She discusses the consequences of delayed or missed preventative screenings for those within the Medicaid coverage gap.
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Charleston, SC
Melannie is a triple negative breast cancer survivor thanks to the breast and cervical cancer program through Medicaid. However, because her cancer is now undetectable, she is back to being uninsured.
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