Back on HisFeet Flushing Township resident Chris Moore, 44, was working at a food service warehouse when he became devastatingly ill. He had no idea what was wrong. Too sick to consistently work, Chris lost his job and had no choice other than to apply for unemployment. “I was in and out of the hospital about once every three months,” Chris explains. “I was dealing with major issues that were related to diabetes. When I first heard of Genesee Health Plan (GHP), I was fresh out of a job, I was quite sick and I was let go. I was dealing with diabetic ketoacidosis, which is terribly painful. The worst part is knowing that it’s coming. Violent vomiting is one of the first signs and just ripping pain in your abdominal cavity.” While Chris was dealing with his health condition, he was also beginning to panic. Although he was still collecting unemployment and was able to pay for his insulin and medication, he knew it was just a matter of time before it ended. “A friend of my dad’s told me about GHP. I went and signed up and was just amazed. It was great that there was a safety net for me because I didn’t think there was going to be one.” Chris was able to get his medications, insulin pump supplies, doctor visits and mental health services. “I was able to get everything that I needed. It helped me to hold on and hold on to hope.” For the next three years, Chris worked toward recovery and regaining his strength. After being on the Plan for about four years, GHP enrollment specialists helped him transfer from Genesee Health Plan to the Health Insurance Marketplace. Today Chris is back to work and says he’s managing his diabetes and living the best life he can. His strength is back and he’s even taken up a new physical hobby of stream fishing. “GHP helped me to slow and stop my complications with diabetic ketoacidosis. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for GHP. It sounds a little far-fetched or like an embellishment, but it’s not. I really wouldn’t be here.” It was great that there was a safety net for me because I didn’t think there was going to be one. Chris Moore, FlushingTownship MemberStories