Stories

A collection of stories on the potential impacts of massive cuts to Medi-Cal.

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Ulises Hernandez

“When I was born, I was diagnosed with TAR syndrome. I’ve had both of my arms broken a total of 17 times. For the most part, it’s been hectic but I’m thankful I have my mom and my brother help me. Medi-Cal is so important to me because it gives me access to the stuff […]Read the full story >>

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 >>