Medicaid Stories
Angel’s story | bethel, AK
“In 2012, I was going through a high-risk pregnancy because I was diagnosed with cholestasis. Now, I am the mother of two healthy boys.”
Anna’s story | anchorage, ak
“I am a future elementary school teacher. Medicaid makes it possible for me to maintain my mental health so I can work and graduate.”
celeste’s story | Juneau, AK
“When I was 16, doctors found a tumor in my neck. Denali KidCare, a program funded through Medicaid, saved my life so I could go to college to study nursing.
eva’s Story | Mountain Village, AK
“My son was a healthy boy before he cut his knee and got an infection. Now, he’s gone through eight surgeries. Without Medicaid, we would be struggling - wondering how would pay off everything.”
Jacob’s Story | Anchorage, AK
“Medicaid does more than cover the mental health and dental care I need. It removes the barriers to success in the mechanical engineering degree I love.”
Joan’s Story | Bethel, AK
“As a lifelong social work, most of the families I work with are from remote villages. A one-way flight can range from $80-$600. Medicaid covers air travel so they don’t have to choose between basic human needs and their health.”
Fannie’s Story | Bethel, AK
“I didn’t expect to have all these health problems when I moved back home. With Medicaid, I don’t have to worry about having a stroke at work.”
SHaNA’s STORY | BETHEL, AK
“When my daughter was two years old, she was living with her father in Scammon Bay and constantly getting ear infections. We couldn’t afford the constant travel for her to obtain health care.”
