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Medicaid explained
90 percent of Americans think Medicaid is important to our health care system and the benefits reach far and wide. That is, once they understand it.
California - Working people with Medicaid coverage
Working people with Medicaid coverage
Mapping out equitable care
See how Providence St. Joseph Health invests in communities to improve the health of those covered by Medicaid and vulnerable populations...
Medicaid Myth or Fact?
Test your knowledge of Medicaid. How much do you know about its role in the lives of your friends, neighbors and loved ones? Take our quiz and find out.
Study shows support for Medicaid
Americans overwhelmingly support Medicaid, according to a national study by Providence St. Joseph Health. The new study provides valuable insights as lawmakers consider the future of Medicaid.
When the sky falls
When the sky fell for Jennifer, she lost her husband and best friend. All their plans were gone, along with coverage for her girls. But Medicaid stood in the gap.
Oregon - Medicaid Matters: Robin’s Story
It’s hard to put a price on your eyesight, but to Robin, 67, it’s the best gift she’s ever received. Thanks to Medicaid, she was able to get cataract surgery on both eyes and was no longer at risk...
Oregon - Medicaid Matters: David’s Story
David has a lot to live for. At age 69, he has six adult children, 20 grandkids and 11 great-grandkids. He also has his beloved martial arts that he began practicing in his 20s and still continues...
New York - Medicaid Matters: Julie’s Story
For 18 years, Julie loved working as a residency coordinator in the orthopedics department of a large teaching hospital in Syracuse, New York. It was more than just a job. She describes herself as...
Alaska - Medicaid Matters: Jackie’s Story
There’s not much Jackie wouldn’t do for her mom Irene. When Irene’s chronic illnesses became worse and she couldn’t afford the growing medical bills, Jackie jumped in to help...
California - Medicaid Matters: Chauntal’s Story
Just months after her 24th birthday, Chauntal Lewis was driving away from a friend’s house one morning when a semi-truck slammed into her car. She lost her left hand on impact and was rushed to...
Washington - Medicaid Matters: Margot's Story
Margot is all about doing for others. Before she became ill, she volunteered at a local food bank, cooked Thanksgiving meals for seniors in need and helped at her church...
Washington - Medicaid Matters: Greg's Story
When Greg was 17, he went swimming in a lake. He just didn’t have the strength to swim back to shore. By the time Greg was pulled from the water, he had suffered severe brain damage...
Washington - Medicaid’s role in the opioid epidemic
Medicaid’s role in the opioid epidemic
Alaska - She cried ‘tears of joy’ for her son
Becky is grateful every day that Medicaid helps ensure her son, Sawyer, enjoys his best, safest life without undue financial stress on the family.
California - Peace of mind for a healthy start in life
Ryan and Rochelle's baby boy got a great start in life, thanks to Medicaid coverage.
Oregon - Kate never expected to be on Medicaid
Kate, a 43-year-old mother of two, is grateful for Medicaid coverage during a difficult time in her life
Washington - There is no way I could afford cancer treatment without Medicaid
Medicaid saves lives