Medicaid Stories

Stephanie is a registered nurse at the Kinston Community Health Center. She sees every day the difference that having health insurance can make for someone who needs specialty care.

Cristy had congestive heart failure. Even though she was working full time, she wasn’t offered health insurance through her job, and she made too much to qualify for Medicaid.  Because she couldn’t get the treatment she needed, Christy died of a heart attack at just 36 years old; leaving behind three young children. 

Ryan was born with a genetic disorder called CHARGE syndrome. The complex and rare syndrome requires significant medical care, and the family’s private insurance couldn’t cover it all. Fortunately, Ryan is eligible for Medicaid as a supplemental insurance plan, enabling him to get the care he needs to thrive.

Linda adopted Brianna from foster care when she was just 7 weeks old. As a former foster child, Brianna had Medicaid, which was a lifesaver for the family when she was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Brandon, a physician assistant, sees people in an urgent care clinic who must choose between paying for their medication or paying for rent.

Anne lived in pain for nearly twenty years. When she was approved for Medicaid, it covered her knee replacements and gave Anne hope for her future again. 

Doris is grateful to have Medicaid for herself and her two young children. Medicaid allows Doris to access the care she needs in order to go to work and be the best mom she can be.

Shirley helped others her whole life as a paramedic and a volunteer firefighter. But when the years of hard work took a toll on her body and she needed help, Medicaid was there for her.

When Nora was born with trisomy 13, a genetic condition that caused multiple medical issues, her family was told she only had a 10% chance of living past her first birthday. Now, thanks in part to the care she received through Medicaid, Nora is two years old.