Re: “Republicans consider cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing coverage for enrollees” (February 19, Nation & World):
The proposed cuts to Medicaid being thought of in Congress would have devastating penalties for working people and households in Washington state and throughout the nation. Work necessities deal with a nonexistent downside — greater than 90% of Medicaid enrollees are employed, college students or caregivers. As a substitute, they create an administrative burden for enrollees that causes individuals to lose protection — not as a result of they don’t qualify, however as a result of they didn’t submit a type on time. Medicaid is a lifeline for working individuals and households, a pathway to alternative and job safety, and a program that strengthens native economies.
Such cuts may have ripple results with impacts far past the well being and well-being of those that depend on Medicaid protection. It’s going to fray our well being care security internet, depleting sources from neighborhood well being facilities and diverting sufferers to emergency rooms for care. This can have an effect on city and rural communities in purple and blue districts.
Washington’s congressional delegation was voted into Congress to legislate on behalf of the individuals they characterize. To essentially achieve this, all of our Congressional members should oppose these cuts and arise for this important well being protection.
Demetria Malloy, MD, chief medical officer/chief well being officer, Group Well being Plan of Washington, Seattle
