Originally published by Capital B .

Over the past few months, Marcia Dinkins’ eldest child has been hospitalized frequently. A serious infection swept through her daughter’s body, affecting her pancreas, spleen, and gallbladder.

Fortunately, Dinkins’ daughter, Marshale Malone, was able to afford and receive life-saving surgery, thanks to Medicaid.

But without it, Dinkins said, the health emergency could have meant either “life or death” for Malone, who is 40.

The same can be said for her two other daughters, who also suffer from health-related issues, including seizures and blood clots in their lungs and legs, Dinkins told Capital B. In their cases, too, insurance, including Medicaid, has been vital in receiving the care they desperately need.

But because of the significant Medi

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