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Xiomara loves popsicles, playing with her brother, and going to school. She was born with ten pre-existing conditions, but she'll never be denied health insurance because of them. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/xdvbJhQaCV

Timmy is in the first grade. He loves flying kites with his little sister. He was in the NICU for 6 months and his medical bills were over $1 million, but insurance continued to pay because there was no lifetime cap on his care. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/CDRublwQSZ

Caroline is bright & funny. She loves to read & watch Moana. She has Rett Syndrome & can’t walk/talk; she has seizures & respiratory issues. Her medical care costs at least $200k/yr, but she can’t be denied care due to pre-existing conditions or cost of care #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/fLAQK1BBZH

Simon's favorite story is Peter Pan. Due to brain damage & rare disease, Simon will never developmentally "grow up." Like Peter, Simon believes in faith, trust & pixie dust. Knowing he has access to health care is the happy thought we all need to fly. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/FBeYJKApTD

Melanie is 5. Her newest delight is her stuffed mouse. She was born w/ congenital heart defect & 2 genetic disorders. Thanks to the ACA, Melanie had a life saving open heart surgery at 6 weeks & will be guaranteed medical insurance for the rest of her life. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/sEkQEtzopE

Ethan loves animals, and his favorite place to be is in the forest, where he hikes for miles thanks to the 5 surgeries he's had to repair his pacemaker-powered heart. The ACA means that he'll never be denied access to the care that keeps him on the trails. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/S5PbFJKqdq

Claire loves playing with her siblings. She was born with pre-existing conditions and requires life-long care. Her family no longer worries about caps on her medical care or getting insurance. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/FeisyjlNC1

Victor loves the Beastie Boys & going to social events. At 10 days old, he started having seizures & once had 50+a day! Vic continues to receive the medical care he needs despite his preexisting conditions and meeting his lifetime cap at age 3. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/QGPuPN5EpT

Talia loves dancing, riding her bike and anything Disney. She's been battling a life-threatening, chronic disease for most of her 9 years. And she'll never be denied health insurance because of her pre-existing conditions. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/2E15ivLYwt

Myka is a 2nd grader who loves softball, Girl Scouts, her BFF & teacher. She was born with a CHD & NF1. 2 open heart surgeries & NICU stays totaled $500k+ in medical costs. No lifetime caps + preexisting conditions protections = dad starting own business. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/bymryV8Mx9

Isaac is 9 years old; he loves to dance & play with his brother. He has had 26 surgeries in 4 hospitals. He lost his insurance a few weeks after his 1st birthday because he hit his $2 million lifetime limit. The ACA changed that & he got coverage again. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/KzwnWqDIm8

Pierce is 4 years old, loves going to the aquarium & enjoys playing with his light up toys. He has Moebius Syndrome, is deaf/blind & breathes with a trach tube. His medical bills is over $1 million but no lifetime caps means his medical care continues. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/9G08bi37Pk

Sophia is 9 years old. She loves music & spending time with her family. She was born with multiple conditions and has had 22 surgeries, but she will never be denied coverage and life-saving care due to her pre-existing conditions. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/uOfT5VfvKA

Savannah is 4. She was born with 8 Congenital Heart Defects & Heterotaxy syndrome. After 2 open heart surgeries, 9 heart caths & a pacemaker, she’s well beyond any lifetime caps. The ACA means she still has coverage that allows her to keep being a kid. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/ucsnOrcV2S

Gunner loves Elmo & riding around the yard in his Power Wheels truck. He spent the first 5 months in the NICU & has had over 20 medical procedures in his first 3 years, with more to come. Removing lifetime caps allows his parents to focus on his care. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/W07l2tGbQV

Jake is a happy 3 year old and loves his twin brother. He has an undiagnosed leukodystrophy and needs assistance with his care 24/7. He is able to live at home because insurance helps pay his medical bills as there is no lifetime cap on his care. #HowTheACASavedMyLifepic.twitter.com/ytrGfL2Mgs