The United States healthcare system is failing people like me. My name is Kristin, a 34-year-old mom, wife, and esthetician living with Lupus and a history of life-threatening pulmonary embolisms. Every month, I rely on $28,000 worth of infusions to manage my Lupus, but I've just been dropped from Medicaid. This was the only way I could afford my treatments. Without it, I'm facing a future without crucial medications and procedures I desperately need.

The removal from Medicaid didn't just strip away financial support; it took away my lifeline. I currently wear a heart monitor to determine if I have cardiac sarcoidosis. If I need a defibrillator, I won't have access to one. This isn't just about me—it's about every single person in America who battles chronic illnesses every day without adequate support. My husband and I work tirelessly, but the system that's supposed to protect us is letting families like ours down.

The reality is, the cost of healthcare is astronomical and unattainable for many, leaving us to suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. Medicaid plays a crucial role in providing life-saving treatments to countless Americans with chronic and severe conditions. Losing access to Medicaid is not just inconvenient—it's life-threatening. In a country as advanced as ours, basic healthcare should not be a luxury.

We need to restore Medicaid access for patients dealing with severe chronic illnesses. These aren’t just numbers on a chart—these are real lives at stake. People like me deserve a chance to manage our health without the constant fear of bankruptcy and medical collapse.

If you believe that essential healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, please join me in this fight. Sign this petition and urge our leaders to take immediate action to ensure people with chronic illnesses have the support they need to live. Let's change this broken system together. Sign today.