To the editor: In line with the well being analysis group KFF, 92% of Medicaid recipients below 65 already work. Even visitor contributor Michael Bernick admits that the variety of working Medicaid recipients is “giant” (“Including work necessities to Medicaid isn’t a nasty concept,” June 3). If most Medicaid recipients are already working, why are work necessities essential? In any case, it might add one other layer of bloat to the paperwork for individuals who monitor and certify candidates, hardly a approach to obtain a extra environment friendly authorities. Extra importantly, it might add one other barrier to receiving Medicaid, which might seemingly trigger some individuals who would qualify for advantages to surrender in frustration. Including work necessities to Medicaid isn’t any manner to enhance healthcare for the working class.
Charles Petithomme, Burbank
