[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

The thing is, there shouldn't be a Medicaid anyway. If there wasn't a Medicaid (and a SS or Medicare) Wal-Mart or various third-party companies would be offering their own health plans for low-income or disabled folks. Wal-Mart is only doing what any other capitalist does - take advantage of the system in order to cut your costs and create more profit. Hey, it isn't Wal-Mart's fault that stupid politicians promise "the poor" the moon and stars that Medicaid would be there for them regardless if states racked up huge budget deficits.

Phase-out Medicaid and the problem would solve itself virtually overnight.

[Onelifetogive]

The thing is, there shouldn't be a Medicaid anyway.

EXACTLY. I am so glad that I don't have employer or government provided Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, etc. I wish that they didn't spend MY money providing me with THEIR choice of Medical Insurance.

Could you imagine what auto insurance would cost if it covered tune-ups, paint touch-ups, upholstery cleaning, etc...

[Cronos]

I agree. Medicaid should be scrapped along with the idea of giving dole. I don't see the point of that, it encourages people to get money for doing nothing. It should be stopped.