Cancer Action Network: Special Film Screening Emphasizes the Importance of Accessible Health Care Coverage, Following Pandemic-Driven Financial Impacts on Working Families
There's no question the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shine a bright light on the importance of affordable and accessible health insurance coverage, with thousands of North Carolinians having lost their jobs since the pandemic hit.
Now more than ever, Medicaid continues to be a central topic of discussion among public health advocates, hospital and health systems administrators, community leaders and state lawmakers - most recently that conversation has continued in the world of arts and culture.
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Although the film was shot over over two years ago, its relevancy has increased today as it follows the lives of farmers, childcare workers and more. Their stories mirror the situations we see today amongst North Carolinians in similar roles, many of whom have been working on the frontlines of the pandemic to keep our communities afloat but are the ones most struggling to access affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage themselves.
"When I first saw the film, I was blown away by the stories," shared ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director
Through the power of storytelling, the special featureaimed to bring together decision makers, community members and the public to have a diaglouge about the critical services Medicaid provides. Individuals from across the
"It's heartbreaking to hear such stories, but another part of me was glad to be able to share with our audience these first-hand accounts of real people in this state and home town folks doing their best for their families and communities," said
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Left Behind explores the serious challenges faced by patients and blue collar workers in rural
"No one should be denied necessary prescriptions or surgery because of costs, but the sad reality is that too many of our fellow North Carolinians lack such affordable and comprehensive coverage options," added Montgomery. "Medicaid gives people the best chance at a healthy life and offers financial protection for working families so they don't have to go bankrupt when one of them faces an unexpected illness or needs to go to the hospital. By helping to ensure people have access to health care when they need it most, it makes it possible for indiviudals to care for their families and pay the bills."
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