Uninsured Stories – Missouri Health Care for All

Jamie, Potosi

Jamie is a 30-year old mother of five children, living in Potosi. She is a survivor of domestic violence …

Pam is a St. Joseph resident who had a full-time position with health care benefits until her health began to …

Beverly is a home care worker who had health coverage until she was laid off. She’s been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis …

Theresa is a Johnson County mom of four who has tried and struggled many times to get health insurance. She …

After 38 years, Debbie, 58, lost the only job she ever had as a surgical technician at a hospital operating …

Jennifer works part-time at a community college as an educational assistant. She struggles with diabetes but her employer will not …

Russell is a 63-year-old gentleman living in Wayland, Missouri. Russell has worked his entire in life in labor-intensive jobs — for …

Up until she was 26, Shatema was lucky enough to have insurance through her mother’s employer. However, now that she’s over 26, …

Peggy* is a 35-year old woman from St. Louis County. She is uninsured and has serious, debilitating anxiety. She is in …

Sheryl is a 50-year-old woman who was working full-time until she recently injured her back. Due to the severe pain …