Kathryn is the executive director of a nonprofit , and her husband runs his own small business. Together, they’re raising three wonderful kids and navigating the daily whirlwind of school, sports, and family life. Like all families, they work hard to provide the best childhood for their kids. And like all families, they need access to healthcare. Kathryn's daughter is an avid athlete with a rare genetic disorder which requires monthly infusions, frequent visits to specialist

As the co-owner of a tattoo shop in Lafayette, Tennessee, and the mother of twin boys with complex medical needs, Shayela Ankenbauer understands what it means to juggle work, parenting, and the high cost of healthcare. For her and her husband, affordable coverage through the Marketplace—made possible by the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs)—is the only thing that keeps her insured. “Before getting on the Marketplace, we didn’t have insurance,” Shayela explained. “When I wa

For Kim Battinelli, life changed drastically in the fall of 2020. Just a year after losing her father to cancer, her husband of nearly...

April Eaves lives in Rutherford County with her husband, Jason, and three children, Emery, Avery, and Aaron. Before becoming pregnant...

TennCare Medicaid gives people the opportunity to live fully after tragedy. Gerald Christian— born and raised in Savannah, Tennessee— now...

Nearly two years ago, one of our clients received news that no one wants to hear – she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Originally...

As a lifelong Tennessean, Brandi McCutchen embodies the heart of Southern values with her quintessential grit, grace, and unwavering...

Shawna Delk, a 41-year-old Tennessean, is a fighter. Often tangled in the red tape of a complicated medical system, Shawna’s life has...

When asked why Medicaid matters to her family, Lynnette Deal answered candidly, “In simple terms, I would be lost without this...

For 24-year-old Connor Murphy, Medicaid has meant dignity and independence. Connor is pursuing his Master of Computer Science from the...

Steve Powell has always been a hard worker. Born in Lawrence County and raised in Lewis County, he’s a Tennessean through and...

Drake Ingram is the beloved son of his mother, Jerri. Due to a catastrophic injury in early childhood, Drake battles a long...

“We’d be up to our neck in debt,” our client candidly responded when asked what his family’s life would be like without Medicaid coverage. His wife has arthritis alongside severe foot pain that has required surgery. Additionally, multiple of his children require Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in school. All his family’s medical expenses have been covered through Medicaid, which has been indispensable for the health and well-being of our client’s family.

My name is Dale Nix. The early years of my life were a health struggle for me and my family. Beginning quite early in life, I began...

One of our clients is a soon-to-be college graduate studying Cardiorespiratory Care Sciences. She is passionate about caring for others...

For nearly twenty years, Kathy Lyons opened her heart and home in Montgomery County to some of Tennessee's most vulnerable children....

Larry Locke is a 66-year-old lifelong resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Larry recently took on an unexpected role as full-time...

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Leigh Rast has had a life defined by hard work and a warm sense of humor. She works as a Registered Nurse at the Mental Health...

Andrew Johnson, a proud Navy veteran, moved to Tennessee in 2016 after serving nearly 11 years at Hampton Roads Naval Air Base in...