expand medicaid for Alabama veterans
It’s a common misconception that people who serve in the U.S. military automatically receive lifetime eligibility for health coverage and other benefits. In reality, veterans’ health benefits depend on their length of service, military classification, type of discharge and other factors. Medicaid expansion would provide vital support for low-income veterans in Alabama, ensuring they receive the medical care necessary for their physical and mental well-being.
get the facts
Many Alabama veterans face preventable barriers to obtaining health care. Closing our state’s health insurance coverage gap through Medicaid expansion is an essential part of the solution. Read this fact sheet to learn more about how Alabama’s veterans would benefit from Medicaid expansion.
are you a veteran? Sign the letter to governor ivey
Alabama should show its respect for veterans by giving them the health security they need through Medicaid expansion. This decision is in the hands of Governor Kay Ivey and our elected representatives in Montgomery. They need to hear from veterans like you because your voice matters to them. Please consider signing on to this letter in support of Medicaid expansion.