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 >>

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 >>

Swaranjit Gill

I care for a child with autism through Medi-Cal’s home care program. My care makes it possible for him to go to school, travel from the Central Valley to specialist appointments in the Bay Area, and for his mom to earn the wages she needs to put food on their table.Read the full story >>

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