In this comic, Leda, a mother of two young children, shares how Medicaid and SNAP made a crucial difference in the lives of her family, helping them stay afloat during a rough patch. It’s a familiar situation for many people who need short-term, additional support to thrive in the long-term.
Have you been hearing about changes to Medicaid?
Medicaid (called Apple Health in Washington) is still here, and you can still get enrolled. Most changes you’ve heard about won’t happen until the end of 2026 or later, and don’t apply to all types of Medicaid. If you live in King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County has a team of experts to answer questions and assist you by phone, email or in-person. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/health-insurance
About this comic
Thank you to Leda for sharing her story. This comic was developed and illustrated by Whit Taylor, an award-winning cartoonist, editor, and health educator from New Jersey. Her comics have been published by The New Yorker, The Nib, and others. Taylor and Joyce Rice’s public health history graphic novel, The Greater Good, will be published in 2026.
“Leda’s Story” is one of a series of comics commemorating over ten years of Seattle/King County Clinic, an annual event that offers free medical, dental, and vision care. With the Seattle Center Foundation, we collaborated with a team of comics artists to tell stories about the challenges that everyday people have with getting the healthcare they need. We hope that the stories will spark conversations about what can be done to close these gaps and make the need for the Seattle/King County Clinic obsolete.
Seattle/King County Clinic will held April 23-26 in 2026. More information for patients and volunteers: seattlecenter.org/skcclinic
Read other comics in this series:
Three Buckets: A comic about barriers to people on Medicaid – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
Health + Care: a comic strip salutes 10 years of Seattle/King County Clinic – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
Originally posted on March 20,2026.
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