To the editor: Based on the well being analysis group KFF, 92% of Medicaid recipients beneath 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 mandatory? In spite of everything, it might add one other layer of bloat to the paperwork for many who monitor and certify candidates, hardly a technique 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 is not any manner to enhance healthcare for the working class.
Charles Petithomme, Burbank
