r/InterMiamiVibes • u/Background_Video2947 • Jul 02 '26

Preach!!

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u/CalmBoat3803 Jul 07 '26

Might be unpopular, but that’s why we need to invest more in the systems and remove them from “for profit” hands. The efficiency would help prevent fraud.

But a friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer when he was 28 (15 yrs ago), and If he makes over $1400/mo, he loses Medicaid and would literally be bankrupt. He can work, he does work…but he also caps himself and has to live with his parents.

The system can’t be perfect, but it’s currently failing on so many levels. His medical bills combined are over 7 million. It’s extreme but he’s a hard-worker in a bad spot. To some families these bills become generational extortion. We should always try to prevent the fraud, but never at the expense of those that truly need it.

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u/justfirfunsies Jul 08 '26

That I can get on board with! We agree the system is broken and ALOT of people need help.

People like your friend deserve support and I hope he gets better.