Carlton Griffin of Virginia Beach works full time doing food preparation at a restaurant, but he cannot afford health insurance. Hanger has long backed expansion under certain conditions, and expansion foes had been hoping that his demands would not be met. But supporters say the human toll if health insurance is not expanded would be even greater. (Peter Kriebel)Many of the Virginians who would qualify for Medicaid defy the stereotype that recipients do not work and just want a handout. Here are the stories of some Virginians who lack health insurance.

Source: Washington Post May 21, 2018 23:03 UTC