“Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost access to lifesaving medical care,” writes Kirra Jensen, “... not because they no longer require or qualify for this aid but because of issues with communication and paperwork.”
By Kirra Jensen | For The Salt Lake TribuneOn July 5, I received a message from Utah Medicaid’s online platform, myCase, informing me that I had a notice in my portal. I logged in thinking that it was time for a review of my Medicaid case, but instead, I found a message that my coverage had ended five days before because I had not completed a review.
I am chronically ill and have an invisible disability that is often debilitating. I have been fortunate enough to manage my condition with proper medical care. Since I lost my Medicaid coverage on June 30, I have not been able to access necessary medical care and medications. For almost two-and-a-half months, I have been filling out paperwork and receiving messages that I need to fill out more verifications. I am now on my sixth round of verifications, with no news of whether my benefits will be reinstated.
During this time, I have had no way to access my medications, which cost approximately $150 per pill, potentially costing up to $4,500 a month. I have had to stop meeting with my therapist. I have had to cancel doctor appointments. The last few months have been challenging and stressful. I have dealt with days of excruciating pain and long nights of discomfort. I have felt hopeless about receiving the medical care I need to thrive. I have felt terrified about the future. I have cried a lot.
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