“For many people with disabilities, Medicaid is crucial for financial support and coverage of costly medical equipment and medications. However, with its strict income limit for long-term care, necessary medical coverage can become increasingly difficult for people like Josie Badger, who has a neuromuscular disorder called congenital myasthenic syndrome.
“I cannot afford to be successful because I would lose my Medicaid benefits,” said Badger, 40, a business owner who lives in New Castle. ”
Bias, cost, access issues keep people with disabilities from health care | New Pittsburgh Courier