American's healthcare system has utilized Medicaid since 1965. In recent times, it has transitioned from an insurance benefit for Americans getting financial assistance to a much larger group, including pregnant women, persons with disabilities and low-income families. Medicaid is currently under attack as legislation threatens to essentially eliminate much of what was put in place to provide coverage for millions of people. From Erin Orozco in Chicago: “Had Medicaid not been an option available to my family, I would not have been able to continue pursuing higher education when my grandmother...