Empowering Families with the MedAccess Project
Immigrants face an overwhelming struggle when navigating complex U.S. healthcare policies, confusing insurance statements, and unaffordable medical bills.
Our Data Shows
- 48% found language translations confusing or entirely unavailable.
- 47% feared that applying for health insurance would expose their immigration status.
- 72% avoided setting up payment plans because the process was too complex.
We are raising money to fund the translation of complex policy documents, build accessible educational platforms, and host community outreach workshops. Please donate to help us empower vulnerable communities, prevent devastating medical debt, and ensure every family can understand and access their healthcare rights.
How Will Your Donation Be Used?
- 80% Direct Patient Aid: Goes directly to a hospital charity to fund medical care and financial assistance for low-income, uninsured patients.
- 20% Education & Media: Funds The MedAccess Project's operations, specifically creating educational YouTube videos, Instagram posts, hosting community events, and producing 2-page "Read-Me" informational documents and printed flyers for the community.
If you would like to read more about the data collected, visit this document.
Who are we?
We are high school students in Connecticut! Our names are Ayana Godbole and Jiya Patel; Ayana is a rising senior interested in the intersection of economics and healthcare, and Jiya is a rising sophomore interested in biology and the pre-med track.
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