Join Us! — #IamMedicaid

Here’s what you can do:

1. Print this sign out or pick one up at your local physician's office.

2. Ask someone to take a picture of you holding the top half of the sheet.

3. Post this picture to all your social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) with the hashtag

#IamMedicaid.

4. If you would like us to share your story, email us at christy@alabamachildrenfirst.com.

5. Share this sheet with others and ask them to join the campaign!

Tweet directly at your legislator for the best impact. For your legislators Twitter info click here.

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My cancer in remission! Thanks Medicaid for the best care. Hope to get this trach out soon. I love reading. #IamMedicaid

I have Hirschsprungs Syndrome, short-gut and am recovering from brain surgery after having a CNS infection. I am doing great now thanks to Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

My grandmother is 107 years old. She has lived in a nursing home since she was 100. She used all of her life savings and the sale of her house to fund nursing home care until she qualified for Medicaid. She is a retired schoolteacher who planned for

My doctor loves me and helps me with struggles. I have no transportation and not enough food. But I will go to school! #IamMedicaid

I was born with tetralogy of Fallot. I am in kindergarten doing well. Thanks Medicaid and Children's Hospital. ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I have All Kids Insurance now but use to have Medicaid. Thanks Medicaid for helping me with severe atopic dermatitis.  #‎IamMedicaid

I have legal custody of an amazing 3 year old boy; however, as a legal guardian my Blue Cross/Blue Shield will not cover him. Medicaid is our only option. I don't know what I would do without it! #IamMedicaid

I was born with Cancer - now I am cured! Thank you USA Women's and Children's Hospital. #‎IamMedicaid

I have Russell-Silver Syndrome. Thanks, Medicaid for my care. ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I was born with cleft lip and palate. Thank you Children's Hospital for my beautiful smile. #‎IamMedicaid

I am a great football player. Last year I had ablation for cardiac arrhythmia. Thanks Children's Hospital. #IamMedicaid

I am healthy and my shots are up to date. My mom works full time but can't afford other insurance. Thank you Medicaid fo my care!  #‎IamMedicaid

I have asthma. Last week I had an attack I had to use my inhalers and some icky steroid. I'm much better and can smile. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I have hereditary spherocytosis and had my spleen removed. I am doing well. I plan to be a railroad engineer. #‎IamMedicaid

I have legal custody of an amazing 3 year old boy; however, as a legal guardian my Blue Cross/Blue Shield will not cover him. Medicaid is our only option. I don't know what I would do without it! #IamMedicaid

I was born with hydrocephalus and have 2 shunts. 3 years ago I developed a lymphoma. Thank you Medicaid for my care! ‪ ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I have yucky allergies. Thank you Medicaid for my medications. #‎IamMedicaid

I have autism. I like to read to my nephew age 2. Blue Cross and Medicaid help me so I can do that. Thanks! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I hurt my foot playing T-ball. Today I will see a "bone" doctor. I hope I can play again. Thanks Medicaid! ‪ ‪ ‪#‎IamMedicaid

Nancy is raising her grandson who is thankfully covered by Medicaid #IamMedicaid

I was born with polycystic kidney disease. Thank you Medicaid and Nemours for my care. ‪#‎IamMedicaid

11 years ago I had life saving surgery at Oakland Childrens Hosp. I have private insurance now but Medicaid saved my life. #‎IamMedicaid

It's May and I feel awful - diagnosed with Influenza A. Thanks Medicaid for my medicine! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

‪ I was 2lbs at birth. My insurance was Medicaid. My mom gets her Master's Degree this month and I now have private insurance. Thanks Medicaid! #‎IamMedicaid

I am 3 and I can say "ball" and "no." I just got Medicaid insurance because I have autism and need lots of help. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I am a HS senior planning for college. I have all my HPV vaccines and Meningitis vaccine. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I graduate from college this week and I have private insurance but Medicaid provided my care for 18 years. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I am autistic and have a life threatening immune deficiency and mast cell disease. Medicaid allows me the ability to afford my medicines beyond that which BCBS which I cannot afford without someone else helping. I am still awaiting services and appr

Medicaid touches the lives of many people. Underfunding Medicaid is going to hurt many including health care providers. As pharmacy students we want to show our support for funding Medicaid.

My asthma is controlled on an inhaled steroid and albuterol before PE. Thanks Medicaid! I love to read. ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I have trouble paying attention in class but I'm doing better on my meds. My Doctor says I am able to read both these books so I will try. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

Several years ago my family fell apart I went to live with my retired grandmother. I thought about suicide but with the help of my telepsychiatrist and medication I have a future. Thanks Medicaid! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

I was born with cleft lip and cleft palate. Thanks Children's Hosp & Medicaid for my beautiful smile. I love books. ‪#‎IamMedicaid

We both have ADHD. Since starting medicine and counseling we now are top readers. Thanks Medicaid! No more trouble at school. #IamMedicaid

Last week I developed testicular torsion, very painful! After emergency surgery I am fine. Thanks Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

I have PKU and have a yucky diet but I am growing and learning. Thanks Children's hospital and Medicaid for keeping me growing! Reading is fun! ‪#‎IamMedicaid

We live with our Grandparents. Medicaid is our Health Insurance. Please don't forget us! #IamMedicaid

I have septo-optic dysplasia and hydrocephalus. I live with my aunt who cares for me. Medicaid is my insurance-Thanks! #IamMedicaid

I just finished K-4. My mom has a new job and insurance. But Medicaid has kept me up-to-date with my shots. Thanks Medicaid! I love to read! #IamMedicaid

I live with my Greatgrandmother. Medicaid is my health insurance. Please don't forget me! #IamMedicaid

I have Dravet Syndrome causing hard to control seizures and problems at school. Thanks Medicaid and Children's Hospital for helping me! #IamMedicaid

I was born with an abdominal mass and had surgery at USA Women's & Children's Hospital. Today I am a happy 3-year-old. Thanks Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

I just graduated as high school valedictorian. I'm going to Auburn with a full scholarship. Thanks Medicaid for my health insurance. I plan to be a pediatrician! #IamMedicaid

My twin and I have Type 2 Diabetes. Thanks Medicaid insurance for my lab work, my medicine and my care! #IamMedicaid

I had a severe head injury when I was a toddler. Thanks Blue Cross and Medicaid for my care. #IamMedicaid

Our mother died in a car crash. Grandmother and auntie take care of us. Medicaid is our insurance. Thanks! #IamMedicaid

I have asthma-sometimes can't get my breath. Thanks Medicaid for my inhalers. I love to read with my mom when she comes home from work. #IamMedicaid

I had Type 2 Diabetes. I changed my diet and excersize more and now my A1c is 5.8! I want to be a pediatrician. Thanks Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

I have cerebral palsy. I like to play Kickboxing but need a lot of help with daily activities. Alabama Medicaid is my insurance. Please don't forget me! #IamMedicaid

We have Medicaid insurance, so does our Mom. Dad works all night but can't get other insurance for us. Thanks Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

I have very itchy skin from eczema. Finally, I can sleep at night without scratching. Thanks, Alabama Medicaid for my medication! #IamMedicaid

My brother and I depend on Medicaid to help keep us healthy. We can go to the doctor when we are sick. I am 6 and he is 4 and we are Medicaid. #IamMedicaid

As an attorney, I represented parents and children who received Medicaid. Keep & extend Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

Terrified that if Alabama's looming Medicaid crisis isn't averted millions will suffer. Of course the poor and disenfranchised will be neglected; but even people blessed to have health coverage and access to a free clinic provided by their employer

People depend on Medicaid for their very survival. Let your representatives know you support Medicaid! #IamMedicaid

Without Medicaid Dallas wouldn't have a nurse with him during the day so I could work. Medicaid Matters. ‪#‎IAmMedicaid

For most of my 18 years I had private insurance now I need Medicaid to get my care. Thanks Medicaid.  #IamMedicaid

My mom works full time but can't afford insurance for me. I am healthy and I'm immunized. I love to read. #IamMedicaid

I fell in a fire. Spent 3 weeks in burn unit. Thanks Children's Hospital and Medicaid. Dad works but has no insurance. #IamMedicaid

I was in the ER last night for IV fluids. I'm better this morning and am going home. Thanks DWMcMillan Hospital and Medicaid. #IamMedicaid

I have Hirschsprungs Disease and Down Syndrome. My Mom is home with me. Dad works. Medicaid is my insurance. #IamMedicaid

Both my parents work. Mom has insurance. Dad doesn't. My insurance is Medicaid. I'm working on better food choices. #IamMedicaid

Annie was a nurse, raised 4 kids, helped so many people. She remembers when Medicaid was there for her #IamMedicaid

Most of the people covered by Medicaid are children. I am proud of AL's commitment to cover all kids. #IamMedicaid

I have sickle cell disease. I feel great and want to have my own business. Thanks Medicaid for my life. #IamMedicaid

My name is Owen and I am 5 years old. My past, present and future depend on Medicaid. I had a hemorrhagic stroke around birth. My stroke had the domino effect in my health. With all these doctor and therapy appointments my Mom needed to quit he

My name is Micah. My older brother is six, and my older sister died when she was 12 days old. I was born with the same genetic condition she had, despite doctors telling my parents that it wouldn't happen again. I spent eight months in the NICU befo