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Medicaid Covers US

Medicaid helps America’s families stay healthy and our communities thrive. It provides health insurance to low-income children and adults, seniors and people with disabilities, so that millions of people can get the health care they need to get healthy and stay healthy. It allows them to see a doctor when they are sick, get check-ups, buy medications and go to the hospital. Medicaid keeps hospital doors open to provide lifesaving care for people with cancer and other diseases, secures more jobs in our communities and helps America become a healthier, more prosperous nation. Hear the stories of our families, friends and neighbors as well as health care professionals from across the country. Hear how Medicaid Covers US.

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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.

EmmaLynn was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 15 months old. But because of Medicaid, she was able to get a surgery that has helped her begin to walk.

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.

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.

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’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.

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 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. 

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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