HEALTHCARE

Effects of Illegal Immigration on Healthcare



Effects of Illegal Immigration on Healthcare

Introduction

On September 11, 2001, patrolling U.S. borders have increased significantly. Patrols increased so that the cost to cross illegally from Mexico into the U.S. increased to $ 1500 in 1995. This increase was unlikely to effect: Workers who entered the U.S. illegally do not want to try to go back to Mexico during the winter, and therefore stay in the U.S. on a permanent basis. In Stockton, Calif., workers cram into small apartments, sleeping, where the free space.

This is not a leak occurs in the social services provided to communities with high populations of illegal immigrants. Montezuma Elementary School in Stockton, currently serves over 1100 students, about four times its optimal capacity, the hospital must write off the medical bills of uninsured and unable to pay their bills, as well as children born in the U.S. of illegal immigrants are entitled to social assistance . In addition, the permanent housing of illegal immigrants has also caused wages to plummet. Wages of agricultural workers fell from $ 6.98 in 1989 to about $ 6.18 in 1998, resulting in not only the Mexican workers live in poverty, but also cutting income of U.S. farm workers (Andreas, 1994).

Discussion

Part of the problem lies in the fact that, although the government maintains strict control at border crossings, enforce workplace declined significantly. In other words, if immigrants make it across the border illegally, then it is likely that they will remain for a considerable period of time. If these individuals remain in poverty, it is unlikely that they will try to return to Mexico soon, because of the increased risk associated with attempts to return to the U.S. again.

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