To the editor: Based on 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 “massive” (“Adding work requirements to Medicaid isn’t a bad idea,” June 3). If most Medicaid recipients are already working, why are work necessities crucial? In any case, it could add one other layer of bloat to the forms for individuals who monitor and certify candidates, hardly a method to obtain a extra environment friendly authorities. Extra importantly, it could add one other barrier to receiving Medicaid, which might possible trigger some individuals who would qualify for advantages to surrender in frustration. Including work necessities to Medicaid isn’t any means to enhance healthcare for the working class.
Charles Petithomme, Burbank
