Emily Rodriguez, a 42‑year‑old breast‑cancer survivor from Ohio, thought her life was finally returning to normal after completing treatment last year. She secured a part‑time position at a local nonprofit and was preparing to transition to full‑time work when she received notice that her Medicaid disability coverage had been terminated. Health officials cited a “re‑evaluation” of her medical status, despite her ongoing chemotherapy‑induced neuropathy and fatigue. The loss of coverage threatens her ability to afford medication and follow‑up care, highlighting growing concerns over Medicaid’s eligibility criteria for cancer survivors.
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