Stories of Progress: Health Care for Kayla
When Kayla Holmstrom was just 9 years old, she was in a motorcycle accident. While her insurance plan covered her medical expenses, she contracted chronic osteomyelitis, a chronic bone infection. Since contracting the disease she has had over 25 surgeries on her leg and her infection could flare up at any time.
Kayla is now studying to become a nurse at South Dakota State University and would have lost her coverage under her parent’s plan when she turned 24. But thanks to the Patient’s Bill of Rights that was a part of the Affordable Care Act, Kayla can stay on her parent’s health insurance plan until her 26th birthday.
The Affordable Care Act will help millions more young adults, 26 and younger, stay on their parents’ health insurance plan. It also ensures that insurance companies will no longer be able to discriminate against individuals with pre-existing conditions, giving folks access to the health coverage they need.
You can visit PROGRESS to read more “stories of progress” and learn more about ways in which the Affordable Care Act benefits your community.
