Heather, Joplin
Heather is a 28-year-old in Joplin who works part-time as a server and full-time as her mom’s unpaid Direct Representative …
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Ronicia, Florissant
Ronicia Otey, who goes by Ro, is a 28 year old educator, mentor, councilor, and Sickle Cell Warrior. She has …
Shannel, St. Louis
Shannel Reed is a 36 year old woman who was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease when she was three months …
Sue, Christian County
Sue is a nurse and grandmother who has degenerative cartilage disease. She was able to receive disability benefits as well …
Pamela, Douglas County
Pamela’s lack of affordable, quality health insurance prevented her from accessing needed medical care. This includes serious mental health issues …
A.L., St. Louis County
A.L. is a 53-year-old mother of three who lives in St. Louis County. Although she has coverage now, there have …
Brad, Washington County
Brad lives in Washington County. Several years ago, before the Affordable Care Act was enacted, Brad’s comfortable lifestyle dissolved with …
K.V., Cass County
K.V. is 20 years old and lives in Cass County. She recently gave birth to her 4-month-old son. While pregnant, …
Susan, St. Louis
Susan is 48 years old and lives in St. Louis County. She has five young grandchildren and is a lifelong …
Stacy, St. Louis
Stacy is 42 years old and lives with her mother in St. Louis. As a person with an intellectual disability, …