How Medicaid Changed My Life

Brigitte (she/her) describes living with chronic illness and the healthcare she accesses to treat her condition, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and seeking medical treatment from specialists. She talks about previously having health insurance through her job and how the costs related to her care were unsustainable. She then discusses how having Medicaid has changed her life and allowed her to access the care she needs while making sure her medical debt doesn’t increase. She is now more optimistic about the future.