Kansas Medicaid Stories

Jeanna lives in a small town in central Kansas. Even though she works multiple jobs, she is left uninsured.

When Lynda had a stroke, she moved from Illinois back to her hometown in Kansas because she needed family to help her with her daily needs. Since Kansas has not expanded its Medicaid program, the move meant that Lynda lost the Medicaid coverage she had in Illinois and is left without access to health care in Kansas.

Brayden is an active 11-year-old who lives with a mood disorder and ADHD. Thanks to Medicaid, he’s able to get the care and medications he needs to thrive.

Stephanie was just 30 years old when she found a lump in her breast. Because of Medicaid, she was able to get the treatments she needed to survive the disease. 

Doris is grateful to have Medicaid for herself and her two young children. Medicaid allows Doris to access the care she needs in order to go to work and be the best mom she can be.

As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, Lisa knows the importance of colonoscopies. But she also sees countless people who cannot get the screening they need because they don’t have access to insurance.

Ciera is the mom to two young children, Medicaid allows her to be the best parent she can be by offering mental health treatment, and medicines for her chronic conditions.

At $800/month, Terri was making too much to qualify for Medicaid, and relied on expired inhalers to help her breathe during asthma attacks.

When Gabriel injured his back, he was forced to stop working, and therefore lost his health insurance. Now without health care coverage, he is struggling with his bipolar disorder, sleep apnea and back pain.