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Why having benefits on paper is not the same as having access

My Medicaid covers therapy but only with providers who never call me back or have three month waiting lists so I just deal with everything alone.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Theoretical coverage that lacks practical availability maintains the appearance of support while delivering continued suffering.

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