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Lawrence Waterman
Caring for my daughters is not only my obligation to them but my duty towards humanity. With my daughters specific disabilities has been a blessing as they have given me opportunities to be able to look within myself and grow in my humanity towards others. When I advocate for my girls, I’m advocating for all the children with disabilities.Read the full story >>
Shari Horne
Social security is our only source of income, so we depend on Medi-Cal to cover the costs of care we simply wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise. It pays for his expensive medications, and soon it will support me as his full-time caregiver. If Republicans in Congress cut Medi-Cal, I’m afraid we would lose our home – and we have nowhere else to go.Read the full story >>
Farah Shaheen
Medi-Cal was a lifeline to my family when I was growing up. My parents were immigrants who worked hard but still didn’t make enough to afford health care and Medi-Cal filled that gap to keep us healthy.Read the full story >>
Linda Hart
My son battles schizophrenia every day, and relies on Medi-Cal for his medication and care. Without it, he might not be alive today.Read the full story >>
April Hall & Charity Martinez
If these Republican politicians cut $880 billion from health care, my mom will lose access to the services she depends on to live – and I won’t be able to afford to quit my job to take care of her.Read the full story >>
Eve Valdez
Medi-Cal gave me access to so much more than behavioral health services – it provided me with a safe, nurturing community where I could have a hot meal, shower, do my laundry, and participate in support groups.Read the full story >>
Valerie Torres
This care is a lifeline for my family and many others in our community. We would have no other option without it.Read the full story >>