IL Medicaid Blog
Like many 19-year-olds, I’ve never had a great understanding of health insurance because my parents always handled it. My dad and I got health insurance through my mom’s job, but in the spring of 2023, my mom was...
Like many 19-year-olds, I’ve never had a great understanding of health insurance because my parents always handled it. My dad and I got health insurance through my mom’s job, but in the spring of 2023, my mom was...
Mental Health as a Mother in CA Gabriela I have dealt with mental health issues as a mother, such as postpartum depression and anxiety. My symptoms carried on further after and I had a hard time with my insurance receiving...
No matter what side of the abortion debate you fall on, we can all agree that everyone deserves access to life-saving healthcare. Abortion, in many different ways, is just that. My abortion, at 15 years old, saved my life and...
You find yourself unable to receive health care coverage through your parents, your job, or your school. Then, you feel a sudden relief as you read “Keeping America Healthy” on Medicaid.gov. I have Medicaid, and I can say that my...
On December 1st, join us for the 2023 State of Young New York, our young adult-led policy summit on building a more equitable higher education and healthcare system in New York. The event will be hybrid, with options for virtual participation or in-person (encouraged). The...
I’m a first-generation student attending Lehman College. Many of my family members have health conditions where health insurance is vital for their survival. In the United States, there are constant debates about the health care system. The private sector has...
When I told my parents about my toothache and the need to see a dentist, they informed me that I would have to wait for 5 months because our insurance plan only covers us once every 6 months. When my...
I am a 35-year-old female who receives Medicaid and Medicare as a result of a congenital heart defect. Health insurance is necessary, like food, clean water, shelter, and clothing. Because I fall under the Federal Poverty Level, I can access...
On October 14, the 2023 California Legislative Session came to an end. This year, over 800 bills were chaptered into the California State Code. Of these bills, many will impact young adults in...
College Blues: Mental Health at CCNY Max Garcia Over the past four years, attending the City College of New York (CCNY), I have noticed that the school offers a variety of on-campus resources to help students fulfill their basic...