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Don't Forget About Lupe!
March 18, 2010
Lupe is a disabled woman living in Montebello, California with her family. Here is her story:
A car accident left Lupe unable to walk, making it nearly impossible for her to work outside the home. While she and her youngest children are covered by the Medicaid program, her older children have no access to health insurance. The family budget is already strained, and when her uninsured children need health care, Lupe has to find a way to pay for their care out of pocket. She says,
I worry because my younger sons will soon turn 18 and they, too, will lose their Medicaid coverage—which means that all four of my sons will be uninsured. That adds to my stress, not knowing what’s going to happen."
Medicaid has helped Lupe to access affordable health care for herself and her young children during a time when she struggles to make ends meet. However, without access to affordable health coverage for all members of her family, Lupe's financial stability--and her children's health outcomes--will constantly be under threat.
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