Sue, Christian County
Sue is a nurse and grandmother who has degenerative cartilage disease. She was able to receive disability benefits as well …
Story Category: Medicaid Stories
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, …
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, …
Charlene, St. Louis
Charlene is 55 years old and has been on Medicaid her entire life. As a baby, she was diagnosed with …
Michele, St. Louis County
Michele is 39 years old and lives in St. Louis County. She is a full-time mom to three young boys. …
Shannon & Luke, Taney County
Shannon and her son Luke live in Branson and both rely on Medicaid to help cover their medical expenses. At …