Most illegal immigrants are scared to apply for any type of government benefits (food, health care, housing, ect.) because you have to supply a VALID social security number & card and also 2 additional forms of ID.
Most illegal immigrants pay CASH UPFRONT for medical services in outpatient clinics, and they pay dearly for these hole in the wall, quack doctor, menial services.
So why are Americans under the impression that illegals sponge off the system when it's not even possible?
2006-10-10 02:51:09 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Oh, okay I get I get it, first alot of people spout off at the mouth saing that illegals get foodstamps and Medicaid, but now that I've given reasons that they usually don't, now you guys are saying that thaey go to the ER?
2006-10-10 02:57:49 · update #1
*saing=saying
2006-10-10 03:00:18 · update #2
*theay=they
2006-10-10 03:00:53 · update #3
I agree with you 100%
and to all for these people that are saying that they go to the ER for free.. how do you know! Usually when someone goes to the ER you don't pay for the services up front, you receive a bill and when you don't have insurance you have to pay for it, and most of them don't have insurance, medicaid for the same reason explained above, so how are they receiving free health care, welfare and all of that when it is NOT possible for an illegal to qualify because they have no SSN or 2 IDS. Think about it before you get brain washed on all of these incorrect answers.
2006-10-10 03:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by nona 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋
They do reveive free health care via Medicaid or just simply not paying. If you are within 250 feet of on ER they must treat you, they cant turn you away.
Not only that why would they turn you away, when most county hospitals recieve monies from the county, local/state government specifically for illegals to be treated.
I have had friends who live in border towns in Texas, they have seen the pregnant mothers sitting on the border and when it is time to deliver they come into the US and deliver a child in a US hospital. So they can recieve food stamps and medicaid, there kid is now an American citizen.......
Why would they spend money on doctors when usually most every cent they make goes make to their families in Mexico???
It has become a hardship on America. Yeah they do do jobs that Americans WONT do for minimum wage. It isnt an issue of being too good to do those jobs, but who can support a family on min wage.. Not ONE legal american citizen can do that.
I am a single mom, with two children..I work 45 hours a week and I still cant make my ends meet.......... so I applied for services from my local Health and Human service department..........guess what they told me.. I make too much money... how is that?? When I can barely manage to make ends meet???
However, if I wasnt working at all... I would get assistance.. limited assistance that is....
The difference is my money is TAXED and an Illegal's money is NOT.. that makes a BIG difference.
2006-10-10 03:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by kemberchelle 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I live in NJ and by me they have clinics run out of the hospital JUST for illegals.
I can understand getting chilidren healthcare, but the clinic is overflowing with adults. They do not have to pay anything. I have a co-pay when I go to the doctor or hospital, maybe they should have a co-pay to offset some costs.
I went 4 years without healthcare, but I never freeloaded off of the system. I probably would have been denied if I went to that clinic anyway.
By the way, in Denmark, they do not speak Dutch!!!!That is Netherlands
2006-10-10 03:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Techx69 said it best..Mexicans have been crossing the border for decades. Those people who are against amnesty, or any type of program to help the illegal immigrants need to get out and VOTE when we have elections. VOTE for changes, let the politicians know who you are, write to them. Bashing and slandering illegal immigrants is not the way to do it. I respect everyones opinion even when i don't agree with them, but i don't go answering questions by saying hatred words such as "go back to your country" "lazy this" or "lazy that". If you've had one bad experience with an illegal immigrant, it doesn't make all illegal immigrants the same, only thing that does make them the same is being illegal, but there is always a valid reason for them to come in to this country by way of the mountains, deserts..do you think if they had the money to do it the legal way they would come the way they do. Think people a little bit harder next time you're going to answer. And all these kids on here who haven't experienced the real world, keep your opinions to your self, it's obvious who hasn't grown up yet.
2006-10-10 04:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by rosie71gue 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First of all, why are you advocating illegal immigration? Do you believe that its okay? That its perfectly fair to legal Americans? The reason Americans are upset is because there ARE underground businesses out there providing false identities to illegals so that they may apply for welfare. Problem is, if you can go through the humiliation of applying for government assistance, why not do something as honorable as apply for citizenship??
Regarding medical care, I am in the industry and I've seen first hand what illegal immigrants can do to a county hospital. Its incredibly sad to me when an illegal immigrant who has provided the hospital with false identification and a false social security number so as to never be liable for any services rendered, surpasses as perfectly legal American citizen who is equally or moreso in need of medical treatment. Imagine it yourself; You are a legal citizen and you take your two year old child with a fever of 103.7 to the local e.r.. Immediately infront of you is a man who has the flu. He is seen before your baby. Okay, so first come, first serve right? Well, then you find out that this man is here in the USA illegally and has just provided the hospital with a fake id. He will never be held responsible for the care he is about to receive, but bet your *** you'll get a bill! Along with the $400/mth your paying for insurance. Its enough to really upset a lot of hardworking US citizens. Think about it.
Odessa is right on. Unfortunately, I live in NC and illegal immigrants are invading and polluting my state. So sad really.
2006-10-10 03:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by carolinagrl 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are only partly correct. When a pregnant woman goes to the FIA or welfare office they CANNOT be turned away irregaurdless of citizen status.I am not saying that they should. An ER CANNOT turn people away. You CAN go there and you CAN not pay if you choose. If you were illegal it would be easy , if you are not documented they can't find you. Some of them do go to clinics , those who are VERY poor. Others have insurance. You can buy a VALID social security # for about $200.00.Those who don't know English seem to be the worst off , but those who do seem better off.
2006-10-10 03:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by primamaria04 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Read the facts here in Arizona maybe you will get a better idea of the problem.
The $1.3 billion in costs incurred by Arizona taxpayers is comprised of outlays in the following areas:
Education. Based on estimates of the illegal immigrant population in Arizona and documented costs of K-12 schooling, Arizonans spend approximately $820 million annually on education for illegal immigrant children and for their U.S.-born siblings.
Health Care. Uncompensated medical outlays for health care provided to the state’s illegal alien population is now estimated at about $400 million a year.
Incarceration. The cost of incarcerating illegal aliens in Arizona prisons and jails amounts to about $80 million a year (not including the monetary costs of the crimes that led to their incarceration).
The unauthorized immigrant population pays some state and local taxes that go toward offsetting these costs, but they do not come near to matching the expenses. The total of such payments might generously be estimated at $257 million per year.
The fiscal costs of illegal immigration do not end with these three major cost items. The total costs of illegal immigration to the state’s taxpayers would be considerably higher if other costs such as special English instruction, school nutrition programs, or welfare benefits for American workers displaced by illegal alien workers were added into the equation
WANDA...... DO YOU EVER READ ANYTHING BUT YOUR OWN REPETIVE POSTS?
2006-10-10 02:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
because they do!!! I know one and he hasn't paid a dime for 2 child births and the medical care his youngest kid will need for life. I'm sick of paying more so they don't have to pay at all. Try to do that if you are a citizen, won't work will it? They get free schooling and get good paying jobs, When you don't have to pay for healthcare, ( my biggest cost of living ) they have all the big screen t.v.s and the newest smartphones. How is that right?
2014-08-10 06:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because in many states are laws requiring institutions to provide care, no matter of the financial status of the patient. In other words, it is illegal to deny anyone medical treatment and a case in point is Florida. While the staff labor to prevent admission and attempt to transfer the patient elsewhere, the fees are carried by the hospital/ city or state. On the contrary about they pay dearly in all places as well...many farms in Florida provide housing, while it is marginal, it is housing. Additionally, food and other services are provided by churches. One famous strawberry farm privides many things for his field hands, and even holds a Christmas party for them, gives gifts...and has been generous ot many....Isn't that taking away from others?
2006-10-10 03:02:41 · answer #9 · answered by Frank 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because they do!!! Lets say an illegal alien is driving a car and has no auto insurance or drivers license (which legal citizens are forced to have). He pulls out in front of a family of legal American citizens (who can't afford medical insurance). Theres a terrible collision and all of them go to the hospital. The illegal alien gets the same treatment as the American citizen. Everyone is treated and spends weeks in the hospital. The American family's life have changed forever. They are facing huge medical expenses that they will be held responsible for the rest of their lives. The illegal alien will leave the hospital in disappear into American society or cross back over the border and will never be held responsible for his medical expenses. Or the cost of the accidents to the legal American family. Ask yourself is this fair?
2006-10-10 05:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by lelee 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋