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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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Michael and his family

Michael: Knoxville, TN

In 2017, Michael was uninsured and diagnosed with testicular cancer. Fortunately, he was eligible for TennCare Medicaid, and his health insurance covered him throughout his treatment.

Rev. Larry

Rev. Larry: Oak Ridge, TN

Reverend Larry is a pastor who sees the importance of health care every day. He knows there are community members who are unable to get the care they need because they don’t have health insurance, and he believes society must do better to care for the most vulnerable among us. 

Doctor meeting with patient

Dr. Borinstein: Nashville, TN

Dr. Borinstein is a pediatric oncologist. About half of his patients are covered by Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare, which allows them to get lifesaving cancer care. 

Dr. Shattuck

Dr. Shattuck: Knoxville, TN

Dr. Shattuck runs a house call practice where providers go to the homes of patients who are unable to travel to a clinic. The majority of his patients are covered by TennCare Medicaid, which makes it possible for them to get the care they need. 

Lesia

Lesia: McMinnville, TN

Lesia has been unable to work because of her failing eyesight and painful fibromyalgia. But she is also ineligible for TennCare Medicaid, so is left without access to the care she needs to save her sight.

Milly

Milly: Oklahoma City, OK

Milly was at her six-week post-partum check-up when she told her doctor about a lump on her breast. Within weeks she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, she was eligible for Medicaid, and was able to get the full care that she needed. “I don’t like to think about what would’ve happened without Medicaid. It saved my life, and my kids got to grow up with their mom.”

Johnnie and Kathleen

Johnnie and Kathleen: Burnsville, NC

Johnnie and Kathleen care for their two young children, one of whom has severe developmental disabilities. While their kids are covered by Medicaid, they are both uninsured, and worry about their health.

Sharon: Gratiot County, Michigan

Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer while she was in between jobs and uninsured. Fortunately, she was eligible for Medicaid, which allowed her to get the treatment she needed. 
 

Lee

Lee: Bryan, TX

Lee was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was between jobs and didn’t know where to turn. Fortunately, she was eligible for Medicaid, and was able to get the treatment she needed.  

Jamila

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