Erin

When I was expecting my son, Medicaid made it possible for me to receive the proper prenatal and then postnatal care. My son received life-saving care in the NICU because he was born 13 weeks early. He had two surgeries within the first four months of his life, and another when he was five years old.

Medicaid has made it possible for my son to regularly see his doctor and receive the supports he has needed throughout his life. He received early intervention services. It has made it possible for him to self-direct his services.

Medicaid is also vital to my husband, as he is disabled and needs the insurance to provide supports he needs. As a professional, Medicaid makes it possible to do what I do. I have worked in different capacities for the The Arc Ontario for 10 years, and every program I have worked under is funded by Medicaid. I also provide independent broker services to individuals in the community and the self-direction program provides so many opportunities for the individuals and their families. Without Medicaid, these programs would not exist.