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Medicaid helps America’s families stay healthy and our communities thrive. It provides health insurance to low-income children and adults, seniors and people with disabilities, so that millions of people can get the health care they need to get healthy and stay healthy. It allows them to see a doctor when they are sick, get check-ups, buy medications and go to the hospital. Medicaid keeps hospital doors open to provide lifesaving care for people with cancer and other diseases, secures more jobs in our communities and helps America become a healthier, more prosperous nation. Hear the stories of our families, friends and neighbors as well as health care professionals from across the country. Hear how Medicaid Covers US.

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Jessica’s two sons have autism and significant medical needs. The boys’ Medicaid coverage has allowed them to get the care they need and has set them up for a better future. 

This short film, created by award winning filmmaker Ky Dickens, features community members and health professionals from across Alabama sharing their challenges and triumphs as they strive to take care of themselves, their families, and their communities.

This short film, created by award winning filmmaker Ky Dickens, features community members and health professionals from across Alabama sharing their challenges and triumphs as they strive to take care of themselves, their families, and their communities.

Roxanne is a family nurse practitioner at a health center that serves many medically underserved and uninsured patients. She sees first-hand the difference that an insurance program like Medicaid can make. 

When Jorja’s energy levels began to wane, her family took her to a children’s hospital to find out what was wrong. That’s when 3-year-old Jorja was diagnosed with leukemia. Fortunately, Medicaid helped the family pay for the expensive and life-saving treatment she needed.

Sheila works hard – often two or three jobs at once – but her jobs don’t offer health insurance and she can’t afford private insurance for her family. Fortunately, her kids have Medicaid, which has been a lifesaver.

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.