Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Alyssa’s top priority is ensuring her 16-year-old son, Gavin, gets the care he needs using his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits.
Because of his funding, Gavin can access critical treatments for his disabilities, including medication therapy and psychiatric care. This support is life-changing for both of them
In addition to her son’s benefits, Alyssa, who is 36, qualifies for state health insurance based on her income, which helps cover her own medical needs. “Without my funding, I wouldn’t be able to afford health care or pay for my expenses.
Alyssa wants legislators to know the critical role of this support. “Without the help I receive, my son would suffer immensely, both physically and emotionally,” she said. “Without his medication and therapy, he would not be able to be a productive member of society.”