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Minority-health worries outlined

While we search about for some public aid to assist these folks we also ought to look for the ROOT CAUSE. May I suggest a few issues:
1) Source countries of immigrants. Third World immigrants will create additional need.
2) Chain migration. Let's face it; elderly parents brought here under family unification will contribute little to our nation but could be burdensome.
3) Screening for self-support. Immigration screening is supposed to weed out people who cannot support themselves, thus becoming a burden on society. That process ain't workin'.
4) Numbers. A realistic immigration quota would be 250,000 a year. It would allow for emphasis on assimilation and improved screening procedures. We are currently at FOUR TIMES THAT NUMBER. Too much! And it shows.
5) The illegal aliens are effectively doubling the number of immigrants coming here. Fools will tell you that they aren't eligible for government benefits, but that is untrue. EMTALA and Plyler v. Doe guarantee some benefits. And if they are smart enough to get a job with fake ID they are smart enough to steal benefits from our social service agencies.

I just read the article and then the one comment that has been submitted. I totally agree with the first comment regarding medical care for minorities.

If these individuals are able to get a job and medical care is not provided by the employer, this is not news. Many employers are not able to provide medical care coverage for any of their employees... Major Medical is too expensive.

Nevertheless, there are alternatives. One such alternative is an individual plan provided by an insurance company that specializes in individual medical plans. Of course, the employee will have to pay the premium, but it is considerably less than a major medical plan. Major medical plans provided by an employer typically costs between $800 to $1,500 dollars a month; of which the employer often pays for about have the cost with the employee paying the balance. That is still $400 to $750 a month coming out of the employees pay check; based on coverage.

An individual plan usually costs between $225 to $300 dollars a month. Additionally, these are defined benefit plans, allowing an individual to pick and choose the benefits he/she wants to cover.

This is an area they should research.