Stories of the movement
Medicaid Mondays
Every week, people across the movement share their stories of fighting for the human right to health care — in their own words, photos, and voices. Explore the map, then read their stories.
Stories
“It isn’t fair that we have to worry about money AND cancer. WE NEED MEDICAID FOR ALL!”
Lou
Uniontown, PA · September 2026
Read their story →“If I didn’t have Medicaid, I would be in so much debt. If I didn’t have Medicaid, I would be in pain, because I can’t afford these issues.”
Wendy
Allegheny County, PA · August 2026
Read their story →“We need a hospital in Chester! Someone said they’d be opening back up, but now we haven’t heard no more!”
Chester Eastside
Chester, PA · August 2026
Read their story →“I am barely scraping by already and now I don’t have health insurance again.”
Deklan
Lancaster County, PA · August 2026
Read their story →“If I had full orthodontics coverage I wouldn’t be in constant pain.”
Houstin
Milton, PA · July 2026
Read their story →“We’re all born and we all need healthcare. If one person is sick in a society, then no one is well.”
Alice
Pittsburgh, PA · July 2026
Read their story →“When I began my career as a dental hygienist over 15 years ago, I had hopes of helping to save the world’s teeth.”
Alaina
Monroeville, PA · June 2026
Read their story →“Everyone has the right to care access that is quality, safe, equitable and affordable!!”
Delco Pride
Upper Darby, PA · June 2026
Read their story →“I believe we can find resolve to fight for a system in which food and health care are seen as a human right.”
Susan
Delaware County, PA · June 2026
Read their story →“I’m a Medicaid recipient, unemployed, and trying to apply for disability. I was billed over $500.00!”
Julie
Delaware County, PA · May 2026
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Michael
Washington County, PA · May 2026
“I lost my Medicaid and I am fighting to get it back.”
Read their story →“If we had Medicaid for all, I would have had continuous healthcare coverage and wouldn’t have to wait months to be approved for care just because I moved.”
Rica
Virginia · May 2026
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Brianna
Montgomery County, PA · April 2026
“I and other family members have delayed treatment because even with employer provided insurance preventative treatment is still over $350 out of pocket cost.”
Read their story →“We need a better healthcare system with more doctors and nurses who are qualified to meet our needs!”
Joy
Cambria County, PA · April 2026
Read their story →“We are having problems with our EBT. We recently moved counties, and we have gone 2 months without getting food stamps because the welfare office has to transfer our case to the new county.”
Anonymous
Blair County, PA · April 2026
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Dawn
Delaware County, PA · April 2026
“The Damn hospital “CCMC” [Crozer-Chester Medical Center] closed with no warning or notice. Greed is a awful motive.”
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Tereah
Cambria County, PA · March 2026
“If healthcare was a right then a lot of people could avoid death, some pains & breathe in the fact that it was a right.”
Read their story →“The whole experience felt like harassment, and we were nothing more than a dollar amount to them.”
Michele
Delaware County, PA · March 2026
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John
Washington County, PA · March 2026
“I'm struggling to get by on what is left over from SSI after rent and other bills are paid. I was told that I don't qualify for cash assistance because of the amount of my SSI is too high. Can't get a job, I'm 69.”
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Nicole
Columbia County, PA · March 2026
“I went into the GP and they didnt take the time for blood tests. Instead, they prescribed 3 different heart medications. If I had taken them as prescribed, I would have died.”
Read their story →“The best health insurance couldn’t compare to having the right to healthcare.”
S.
Philadelphia County, PA · March 2026
Read their story →“I am part of the working poor. I am one of the millions excluded from Medicaid because I make “too much” money.”
Rebecca
Lycoming County, PA · February 2026
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Mary
Allegheny County, PA · February 2026
“I had surgery on an injury foot that I’ve been walking around on for 28 years.”
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Toby
Lancaster County, PA · February 2026
“HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT!”
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NEPA Tabling
Lycoming County, PA · February 2026
“I can’t live without my insurance.”
Read their story →“How am I supposed to survive off of $24?”
Harrison
Clearfield County, PA · January 2026
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Shannon
Columbia County, PA · January 2026
“Without Medicaid my cancer would NOT have been diagnosed or treated! Medicaid saved my life!”
Read their story →“Dental Insurance is important! I’ve been struggling with oral pain/issues. No Medicaid, no teeth! I need my teeth to eat!”
Jeanette
Philadelphia County, PA · January 2026
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