Dr. Oz on Medicaid cuts: People should 'prove that you matter'

[Nevilledog]

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5334508-dr-oz-medicaid-cuts-work-requirements/

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz defended President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” over criticism that millions of people could lose health coverage, saying those who would face new work requirements should “prove that you matter.”

Oz made the comments during an interview Wednesday on Fox Business, arguing that when Medicaid was created in the 1960s lawmakers did not include work requirements because it “never dawned on anybody that able-bodied people who work would be on Medicaid.”

“We’re asking that able-bodied individuals who are able to go back to work at least try to get a job or at least volunteer or take care of loved-one who needs help or go back to school,” he said. “Do something that shows you have agency over your future.”

If Americans are willing to do that, he added, they should be able to be enrolled or stay enrolled in Medicaid.

“But if you are not willing to do those things, we are going to ask you to do something else. Go on the exchange, or get a job and get onto regular commercial insurance. But we are not going to continue to pay for Medicaid for those audiences.”

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So they think people don't work because they want to get medical care if they're sick? These dumbfucks act like Medicaid is a fucking check you get.

Plus, if you're "able-bodied" why would you be going to the doctor unnecessarily?

[rzemanfl]

1. He can start.

[benfranklin1776]

4. Damn right.

Frankly this scamming con artist has never shown that he “matters” in his entire wretched existence. 😡

[Bayard]

2. Does sitting around eating crudites count?

[Ritabert]

5. 64% of Medicaid recipients work

Their companies don't provide health insurance. Many of the companies keep the workers below 32 hours a week so they don't have to offer it. The CEO of a big restaurant chain bragged about keeping the employees below 32 hours a week to avoid paying for health insurance. That was the last time I ate at the breadstick place.

[Attilatheblond]

7. GOP/Oligarch Bros don't have a clue about how people struggle to just live in this nation

They seem to think everyone else are as crooked as they are & that money is easy to come by.

[Ritabert]

9. Exactly right!

[Attilatheblond]

6. Is he gonna require applicants to write ad copy for his snake oil products to prove their worth?

If Trump can require essays praising him for federal employment applicants, the rest of the Cabinet will be requiring all manner of praise and help.

[Initech]

8. And how do they decide who matters?

Only straight white MAGA ass kissers get medicaid? Fuck that.

[tanyev]

10. From what giant posterior are they pulling these talking points?

There are eligibility requirements for Medicaid and there is a waiting period before you get approved.

It’s not as easy as bribing a corrupt doctor to sign a letter stating you have bone spurs to avoid getting drafted for military service during a war.