Wesley Thomas+FollowThe ER DecisionWhen my dad had chest pain, we sat in the car for thirty minutes before going inside. Not debating the pain—debating the cost. Emergency Medicaid covered that night, but not the follow-ups. The doctor told us to come back. We nodded and never did. People say giving care to undocumented immigrants is unfair. That night, we just wanted him alive. #HealthcareAccess #EmergencyMedicaid #ImmigrantReality #FairnessQuestion10Share
Erika Martinez+FollowMy Status Is Illegal, My Pain Isn’tWhen my mom got sick, we waited far too long before going to the hospital. Not because we didn’t care—because we were afraid of the bill and our status. Emergency Medicaid keeps you alive, but it doesn’t heal you. The government calls this the “minimum humane standard.” But minimum usually means minimum compassion. #HealthcareAccess #EmergencyMedicaid #ImmigrantHealth #SystemGaps20Share
