That’s Medicaid: When You Need to Bounce Back

This commentary tells the story of Theresa in Washington. After relocating from Tennessee, Medicaid supported Theresa’s family when her daughter became very ill. “Thankfully Medicaid was there when we needed it, so we didn’t have to choose between healthcare and other essentials like paying rent while I transitioned to a new job,” Theresa says. 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.