Lincoln mother says Medicaid expansion 'would change everything' for herself and her children

Lora Curry, 52, works 32 hours a week at a Lincoln church, but only a handful of the highest-paid employees there are on the health insurance plan.

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By Martha Stoddard

LINCOLN — Gaps in health coverage have haunted Lora Curry for the past several years.

At times, the Lincoln mother of three has qualified for Medicaid. Once, she made enough to afford private insurance through the federal health exchange.

Other times, the 52-year-old has had to get by without coverage, relying on low-income clinics and praying for good health.

“It means I need to stay well,” Curry said.

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