Capitol News

Senator Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan's 7th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently shared several testimonials from constituents highlighting the importance of Medicaid. These tweets emphasize personal stories and the critical role Medicaid plays in their lives.

On July 2, 2025, Slotkin shared a statement from Zaloria in Detroit: "My baby has a disability & asthma. My baby wouldn’t be able to breathe without Medicaid." This underscores the reliance on Medicaid for essential healthcare needs for families with disabled children.

In another tweet on the same day, Slotkin quoted Teofilia from Ann Arbor: "I would not get the help I need for care as my dementia worsens." This highlights concerns about access to necessary medical support as health conditions progress.

Roger from Grand Rapids was also featured in a tweet by Slotkin on July 2, 2025. He stated: "I was let go from my job for having cancer - this meant I lost my health insurance. If I lose Medicaid coverage, I will not be able to afford treatment. Medicaid is literally the difference between life and death for me." Roger's story points to the critical safety net that Medicaid provides when employment-based insurance is lost due to illness.

Elissa Slotkin, born in New York City in 1976 and currently residing in Lansing, graduated from Cornell University with a BA in 1998. She succeeded Mike Bishop as a representative of Michigan’s 7th district and continues her legislative work focusing on healthcare issues among others.