San Francisco’s medical plan
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Re “S.F. offering healthcare to neediest,” Oct. 22
I was stunned and happy to hear that at least one city in California is willing to provide medical assistance to people not solely based on whether they are covered by traditional insurance. San Francisco’s offering of a medical plan that is either free of charge or offers payment on a sliding scale is at least a small start in the right direction of ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare. Being a former San Franciscan, it does not surprise me that this city has taken matters into its own hands. I only wish that the rest of the lawmakers would start to pay attention to the real needs of the people who elected them.
Rachel Erwin
Santa Monica
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