OUR STORIES

  • "To cut Medicaid, Medi-Cal, that's like saying he can't live. He can't thrive. He's going to lie in bed and do nothing. Who are they to judge who lives and who doesn't?"

    – Josephine, grandmother to 7-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis

  • “When politicians try to take away our health care, we don't have the option to sit back and let it happen."

     – Cynthia, 61, caregiver to veteran and disabled family members

  • “I worry that cuts to Medicaid will make the situation even worse, and seniors and disabled individuals will be trapped in their homes without anyone to care for them.”

    –Sabrina, home care provider

  • “People won’t get their medication on time or be bathed or cleaned. Many of the folks who rely on funding from Medicaid don’t have family who can help with around-the-clock care.”

    –Sabrina, home care provider

  • “When my kids were younger and always getting sick and having to go to the hospital or doctors, having Medi-Cal gave me peace of mind to be able to see many good doctors and get my kids to the hospital when needed.”

    –Benina, 41, cancer survivor

  • “In a rural community like ours, resources can be limited, so having local clinics that offer same-day appointments and walk-ins makes a huge difference. I want to ensure my kids grow up strong and supported.”

    –Tracey, 30, Mom of two kids

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