Laura Truchon

Laura Truchon
I enjoyed reading the third portion of Abramsky's book. This portion of the book primarily focused on what could be done to make the welfare system better functioning. The part that really stood out to me was how all of the aspects of the welfare system seem to be great ideas, but really there are so many factors that work against people. One instance that was mentioned in the book that I found insightful was Linda Pratt and her husband's story. They applied for Medicaid assistance but were denied because they had too many assets. It baffles me that there are so many things to look into before giving someone the help they need.
A potential test question: On page 218 there is a topic of the lifetime limit that is put on the people in the welfare system. As of now, people are allowed to be in the welfare system for 60 months over a lifetime. Is that really enough though? What happens when a person, who believably needs more time, cannot receive more time? So, should the lifetime limit be lifted? Should a person, who shows that they have made every attempt they can to get out of the welfare system, be allowed more time?