Episode #32- Understanding Medicaid: The Lifeline At Risk and Its Importance in your life

In this episode, Sabrina Epstein and Vanessa Ochoa, Special Advisor from Disability Rights California, talk about the following topics: What exactly is Medicaid, and why is it such a vital program for millions of families, people with disabilities, children, and seniors. What are the proposed changes or cuts to Medicaid funding, and why are they happening now. How could these changes affect the healthcare system as a whole? Who stands to be most impacted if Medicaid funding is reduced? What kinds of services does Medicaid cover that people might not be aware of What can we do to stop Medicaid cuts and continue funding More about Sabrina Epstein and Vanessa Ochoa- Sabrina Epstein is a Policy Analyst at Disability Rights California. Her work is informed by her experience as a disabled person. Vanessa Ochoa is Special Advisor of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement. Her work is informed by her experience as a person with a mental health disability and as a mother. Additional Resources and my information Disability Rights California website- https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/ Autistic Self Advocacy Network website- https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/02/tell-your-legislators-protect-medicaid/ Read more about my story and other resources on my website - www.azucenagarcia.com Send your questions to [email protected] Follow me on Facebook - @Azucena Garcia Follow me on Instagram - @Azugarciaferro