Medicaid Stories

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.  

Carrie is a registered nurse case manager, and every day, she sees first-hand how vital Medicaid is for her patients. 

Javier has Down Syndrome and other medical needs. Medicaid allows him to get full access to the therapies and doctors’ appointments he needs to stay healthy.