Illegals

Reading about the benefits accorded illegal immigrants is difficult at best. For example they are not entitled to health insurance until they have been here for five years but anyone who goes to the emergency room cannot be turned away. They do not qualify for food stamps but can get help under the women's, infants and children (WIC) program. This includes food. If a person qualifies as a refugee then many other benefits are available. 25,000 qualified in 2019 and can get universal credit. Universal Credit - if you're unemployed, too ill to work or on a low wage. Pension Credit - if you're over working age. a refugee integration loan - to help pay for a rent deposit, household items, education and training for work. The cost to the government by the lowest estimate is $54 billion per year. This is calculated by taking the cost less the taxes collected. There are also state benefits. This is based on 11 million illegals but some feel the number is higher. This does not include the cost incurred at the border. It would be safe to say that the costs are difficult to accurately assess.