Issue Position: I Will Stand Strong for Quality Healthcare for All of Us

Issue Position

When my sister Olivia was born in 1993 with severe developmental and physical disabilities, we didn't know if she'd live an hour, or a day, or a year. She lived to be 19 years old, and it was a blessing for my family. But it was also a struggle. Even with my dad's Federal employee insurance from the Shipyard, we wouldn't have been able to pay for Olivia's expensive medical equipment, for the specialists in Tacoma and Seattle, or for in-home care for 19 years.

Because of Medicaid, Olivia was able to live a full life at home with my family, and as a special-ed student at East Port Orchard Elementary. I believe that no family -- regardless of their income or financial situation -- should go bankrupt or lose their home because they have been in an accident or have medical needs, and I will stand strong for that in Olympia.

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