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Marlene A.:

Marlene A., who is 62 and lives in Prince George’s County, was always a hard-working woman. She had lots of energy and liked to keep busy. After getting her children off to school she’d bake cookies before heading off to her... Read More



Linda's Story:

I was working until our son Frankie got sick when he was 3. He needed lots of help so I had to quit my job to take care of him. My husband worked, so we were doing OK. Six years ago I had a stroke because of an aneurysm. I was only 45 years... Read More



How the System Turned Its Back on Her Child:

My son, Malik, and I live in Baltimore. When Malik was born in 2003, I was working for a youth development program. Our health insurance coverage was good. But we lost our dental and vision coverage when my project was contracted out to another... Read More



Anthony's Story:

The Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) attorney saw the possibility first.  Anthony J. Worley, Jr., was confined to a wheelchair in a nursing home.  But through the Maryland Living at Home Waiver Program, he could live in... Read More



Why Angela Says Medicaid Does Matter:

I lost my job from a local university in August 2008. I have two young sons and one has serious asthma. So I was immediately concerned about losing my health care. I called MCHP the day after I was laid off and signed up my kids. I didn’t... Read More