Right now, I’m on Medical Assistance (MA). I’m grateful for the coverage, but I struggle to access the dental care that I need. Despite the fact that dental health is critical to our overall health, dental health care isn’t covered by MA the same way as general health care. MA covers the very basics, and
“If I had access to dental care that covered what I need, I would not have rotten teeth that give me endless pain.” That’s the story St. Cloud member Ayase shared during TakeAction Minnesota’s “Creating People-Centered Care: Health Care Round Table” with Senator Jerry Relph and Representative Dan Wolgamott. Ayase is on Medical Assistance, but
By: Raye Perez Last spring, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, in addition to diabetes, which I have been working to manage for a while. It was a difficult time, but I was able to get on the right medication and manage both my physical and mental health. After finding the medication that worked,
Minnesotans are struggling under the weight of prescription drug costs. We have a choice this session: allow our health care money to go to profits, or pass legislation to make sure our health care money goes to care. This week, we’re sharing stories of how the rising cost of prescription drugs are affecting every day
We know you care about fighting for our families, communities, and environment. But navigating health care policy can feel as frustrating as actually navigating our current health care system (IOW: really, really frustrating). We’re less than six weeks away from the end of the 2019 legislative session. It’s a lot to keep up with—but we’ve
By: McKenzie Shappell I am 25. Anyone my age is keenly aware of that number and shares my anxiety as they contemplate the very real cost that one more birthday represents. While many of us have long been forced by circumstance to manage our health care alone, still more of us are now preparing to
By: Katy W. I’ve grown up in St. Cloud since age 5. This is the community I’ve chosen to raise my kids in and the city I’ve chosen to be involved in. I chaired my neighborhood association, and have been involved in local politics, my church, and TakeAction Minnesota. I’m also one of many people
By: Willa Pearls A few weeks ago, I ended up in the hospital. I survived because of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs allow me to do the things that keep me alive and allow me to live a productive life. I have needed health care my whole life, like every person in this country. But
By: Jacob Skahl Last December, I lost my health care for three months. It felt terrible. I knew that if anything happened, the out-of-pocket expenses would make it impossible for me to pay rent or buy food. I spent over $100 just to go to a routine doctor’s appointment and get a prescription refilled. I
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. This week, hundreds of TakeAction Minnesota members contacted their legislators about Minnesota allowing for-profit health insurance companies from entering the state and why we need strong HMO conversion laws. Today, Rep. Jen Schultz’s bill (HF533) was approved by the House Commerce committee. This is great
