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Kansas stories: Saturn

August 2025 Saturn* is autistic and lives in Southeast, Kansas. They work at a local library and love art, writing and cooking. Recently, with the support of Kansas’s Medicaid program, KanCare, they moved into their own apartment and have become more independent. But before access to Medicaid, things were very different. Saturn was covered under […]

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Kansas Stories: Mercedes

June 2025 Mercedes is from Parsons, KS, and lives with a developmental disability and a seizure disorder. She was in a dire health situation, requiring emergency guardianship. Unfortunately, due to their own disabilities and limitations, her family was unable to provide care for her. Two years ago, Mary stepped in and became her guardian, allowing […]

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Kansas Stories: Shelley

Shelley lives in Lawrence and grew up in South Central Kansas. After her three children left home, she and her husband, Kirk, moved to Lawrence in 2011 to enjoy their golden years. In 2014, Shelley noticed Kirk was having significant issues with confusion and memory. Over time, his condition worsened. Shelley realized she could not safely care for him in their home anymore, so she made the difficult decision to place him in a memory care home. With looming cuts to Medicaid in Washington, DC, She

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Kansas Stories: Tiffany

Tiffany is a single mother of four who lives in Chanute, Kansas. Her days are filled with the challenges and joys of raising her children, all of whom have disabilities. Tiffany herself also faces significant health issues. For Tiffany, Medicaid isn't just an insurance program; it's a lifeline.

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