Dennis, Jefferson County
Despite being an adjunct history professor at two different colleges, Dennis delivers pizza on the weekends to make ends meet. …
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M.P., Taney County
M.P.’s job doesn’t offer insurance. She makes around $650 a month, too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough …
Becky, St. Louis County
Becky is a 65 year old resident of St. Louis County who will be eligible for Medicare starting in January …
Lyssa, Columbia
Lyssa has health care coverage through the Marketplace. Last year, when Lyssa moved from Joplin to Columbia, she looked at …
Kelli, Carthage
In December 2017, Kelli’s 2-year-old son had to receive a life-saving treatment for immune thrombocytopenia. This treatment costs $10,000 and …
Barbara, Seneca
Barbara was 36 and pregnant when she began having blackouts and trouble remembering what she was doing. In 1999, she …
Margo, Jefferson County
Margo is 73 years old and living in Jefferson County. She’s covered by Medicare and a supplemental plan, but still …
Sean, Joplin
Sean and his wife own a small business in Joplin. When Sean started experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath, …
Victoria, Greene County
Despite being covered by insurance, Victoria and her family were drove to bankruptcy due to medical bills. Victoria was in …
Carlyn, Joplin
Last year, Carlyn, a Joplin mother of one, had some lab tests taken at her doctor’s office. She had private …