HMOs Profiting at Society’s Expense

I can’t stand the fact that health plans talk about profit, while one in four non-elderly Californians remain uninsured. Reading “Profit for Kaiser Triples After Premiums Increase” [May 2] sent chills down my spine. Every year, HMO executives rake in millions in salary, bonuses, stock options and other compensation, which collectively could insure thousands of people under their own plans.

Is it in society’s interest to increase profits on the backs of hard-working people who cannot afford health insurance? Sick kids can’t learn, and sick employees aren’t productive.

JENNY WANG

Berkeley

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