10-02-2013, 01:39 AM
vision63 wrote:
kd is having a battle with his/her pride. I'm sorry but if you "qualify" for Medicaid you need this. Get over it and get the healthcare that you deserve and need. I'm sure you've never been able to escape a penny of tax money over the course of your life. Quit worrying about unnecessary things and make the most of the opportunities that presents itself on your behalf. You're finally getting a break. Enjoy it. You earned it.
Perhaps not pride, but no doubt there is an issue of self-respect involved. I can afford health care without taxpayer assistance, so I'd feel like a moocher getting it for free. In a sense I'd be using resources better expended on those who really need the help.
The thing is that there is no longer an asset test for Medicaid eligibility. So somebody who is rich, but has low income in a particular year, now qualifies for Medicaid.