That’s Medicaid: When a Child Needs Care

This commentary shares the story of Sheila from North Carolina. Sheila juggled a full-time job while taking her daughter to multiple specialist appointments each week as a result of a birth defect. Medicaid helped Sheila cover her daughter’s care and avoid substantial financial hardship. Read and watch Sheila’s full story. That’s Medicaid shares stories of people covered by Medicaid at critical points in their lives, underscoring the importance of stable health insurance coverage to building a nationwide Culture of Health.