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PROTECT & BUILD SNAP/EBT & MEDICAID

The Story Bank

We asked people to share their experiences with these vital programs. Here’s what they had to say.

Louisiana

Cheryl's Story

Cheryl's Story: "After Hurricane Ida hit in 2021 I lost everything."

Idaho

Audrey’s Story

Read Audrey's Story: "While on Medicaid, I was able to receive life-saving mental health care, which allowed me to continue to build my future."

Pennsylvania

Nikeita's Story

Read Nikeita's story: "I have not been able to fill my prescriptions for a few months now due to the cost."

California

Yaquelin’s Story

Read Yaquelin's Story: "Without Medicaid, my parents would be in mountains of debt because of the intestinal issues I’ve had throughout my childhood."

Maryland

Donna's Story

Read Donna's story: "Getting help from SSDI and Medicaid were lifelines during this time."

Michigan

Felicia’s Story

I live alone in a Section 8 apartment, and without it, I’d be homeless. My rent is $900 a month, and I’m scared it’ll go up.

@commchangeact Trump's attempted federal funds freeze created chaos and confusion today. A federal court has temporarily blocked their illegal power grab. Let’s be clear: The chaos to disorganize us. . . . #fyp #politicstiktok #funding #freeze #trump #taxpayers #breakingnews #news #stayinformed ♬ original sound - Community Change Action
@commchangeact Medicaid vs Medicare. Here’s the difference between the two programs that help people get healthcare— see a doctor, pay for medicines, and more! #fyp #educational #medicaid #medicare #healthcarelife #healthyliving ♬ original sound - Community Change Action

In the News

ABC News

Video 'Hands Off' protests getting underway across the country

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The Guardian

Medicaid recipients demand that Congress protect healthcare program

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ChangeWire

SWISH: How Safety Net Programs Are A Lifeline for Milwaukeeans Working to Make Ends Meet.

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Indiana Daily Student

Indiana GOP says Medicaid cuts will save money. Opponents say it’ll hurt Hoosiers.

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Colorado Sun

Colorado disability rights advocates fight for accessibility. “We’re the canaries in the coal mine of health care.”

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WBUR

Medicaid is unwinding, and families feeling the strain push back.

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ChangeWire

Perpetually On Hold: The Medicaid Unwinding Meant My Daughter Lost Coverage

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ChangeWire

Since its Inception, the Spirit of Medicaid Has Been Under Attack. But Grassroots Organizers Are Fighting to Expand Coverage.

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Fox 59

Hundreds protest Medicaid bill/proposed cuts at Indiana Statehouse

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WVPE Indiana

Members, advocates rally at Statehouse, call on lawmakers to kill proposed changes to Medicaid

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ChangeWire

More Than Milk Money

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CHANGEWIRE

A Prescription for Disaster

At the pharmacy counter, I was faced with a huge bill. If Trump gets his way, things could get a lot worse. Read the full story.

ChangeWire