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 azucenaferro@gmail.com
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