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Elias

Elias's Story

Elias was given a 50/50 chance of survival when he was diagnosed with meningitis at 10 months old.
Learn how Medicaid saved Elias's life

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Medicaid is a vital health insurance program for America’s families. It allows children to reach their fullest potential, adults to get and stay healthy enough to work and be part of their community, and seniors and people with disabilities to get the care that can help them stay at home. Medicaid can be life-changing and lifesaving.

Meet some of the Americans for whom Medicaid has made a huge difference, as well as people who could benefit but are currently unable to gain access to coverage from Medicaid.

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Sandy Griffin

Sandy: St. Louis, MO

Sandy Griffin is a teaching artist in St. Louis who did not have access to health insurance until Medicaid expanded in Missouri. An injury while uninsured threatened her financial future with medical debt. Now, she has the peace of mind that comes with having affordable and accessible coverage through MO HealthNet.

Amanda Reynolds

Amanda: St. Louis, MO

Amanda Reynolds, from St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the newest Medicaid enrollees to qualify with the recent expansion of MO HealthNet. Amanda has dealt with health issues for years from the chemotherapy and surgeries to treat cancer she had as a small child. After three unsuccessful attempts to get accessible and affordable health insurance coverage, Amanda’s fourth attempt to enroll in MO HealthNet was the answer to her prayers.

Jeff Parker

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Dena

Dena: Baldwin, MS

Dena was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer years after she first experienced symptoms. But because she hadn’t had access to health insurance, she couldn’t afford to visit the doctor earlier for a screening.

Jonathan

Jonathan: Amory, MS

Jonathan was diagnosed with brain cancer, and when he couldn’t return to work during his treatment, he lost his health insurance. He now is over $30,000 in debt for medical bills.

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Dr. Wood: Waynesboro, MS

Dr. Wood is a family practitioner in Wayne County. He sees many patients who work hard, but do not have health insurance.

Kathy

Kathy: Waynesboro, MS

Kathy is the CEO of Wayne General Hospital, and knows how critical access to health care coverage is not just for her patients, but also for community as a whole.

Lauren

Lauren: Tupelo, MS

Lauren is a radiation oncology social worker, and often sees uninsured patients. “Not having insurance is something that sometimes worries them more than the diagnosis itself,” she said.

Ormella

Ormella: Tupelo, MS

Ormella is the Chief Strategy Officer for North Mississippi Health Services, and too often sees patients come through their doors who have not had the opportunity to get preventive services because they don’t have access to health insurance.

Jamila

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