Big Big Problem.... Please need help and advice!!

[Peter_Pan 661]

So when pregnant, it is better to be illegal. Wonder if you can claim to be illegal when you are an LPR, do they ask for your papers?

[fantonledzepp 159]

Regardless of me signing form I-864 before, I still blame the system here. What kind of sense says that we immigrated to the country through legal channels, work hard, pay taxes and we are not eligible. On the other end, others come here illegally, overstay, don't pay taxes... they don't pay a penny from the start to the end. I have met at least 10 people in recent years who just came to the country to give birth to their children, make them US citizens, then just leave their big mess and bills behind, and then we tax payers have to pay for that..!!!

Thanks again for everyone, and I hope this was a useful post .....

This right here my friend is what's wrong with the system.

But congrats on resolving this issue. Good wishes to you and your new family!

Edited August 14, 2012 by fantonledzepp

[JohnR! 5,495]

So when pregnant, it is better to be illegal. Wonder if you can claim to be illegal when you are an LPR, do they ask for your papers?

If one can be that dishonest, one can claim to be Queen of Sheba and they will not ask for papers.

[Hatem&Zeinab 30]

Ding Ding Ding... we have a winner.

They applied initially and were turned down due to ineligibility. But then a few days later somebody from Medicaid called them??? Just out of the blue? I think it's more likely that the OP called Medicaid first to appeal the denial, then got a call back. Once the deny a case, the government doesn't call applicants to discuss it further.

Why would the OP persist once denied the first time? Basically, he knew they were ineligible, but kept going and was approved (knowing full well he was not supposed to get it, thinking "maybe the government screwed up in our favor once").

Unfortunately, whether you knew or not that you were ineligible (you admitted that you did know), you accepted the sevices, so you are now responsible for the money that was paid for treatment for your wife. The thing with government agencies is that even when it's their mistake, we are still responsible.

Things didn't go the way you say. We submitted the application. Got denied for not being a Citizen. We didn't call or pursue it any further sir. I was getting ready to send my wife overseas where it costs a fraction of what it would here. Then we get a call from this worker and she asks me why I didn't send her the proof of citizenship she requested in the notice. I told her again my wife is not a citizen. I asked her if there is other options available. She said send me whatever docs you have and I will see what I can do. It started from there.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

So happy it was all cleared up for you Hugs for the little one

[bigdog 376]

The individual makes the country, the country does not make the individual. If you can't afford to have a family, wait till you can. It is not my responsibility to pay for someone else even though OB thinks so. Same applies to those who want to do a K1, they cant afford it, are in school etc., wait till you can afford it and don't rely on someone else to pay your way. Its OK to fall in love with anyone foreigner or not just do proper planning to support your spouse.

[HuklerYenny 21]

The individual makes the country, the country does not make the individual. If you can't afford to have a family, wait till you can. It is not my responsibility to pay for someone else even though OB thinks so. Same applies to those who want to do a K1, they cant afford it, are in school etc., wait till you can afford it and don't rely on someone else to pay your way. Its OK to fall in love with anyone foreigner or not just do proper planning to support your spouse.

My maternal hospital bill (about $20k or less) is puny compared to the billions of dollars the US Treasury Department has been borrowing to finance the US govt's operation. Praise your "moral" all you want. All I care is if I ain't using it, that "billions of dollars" money will be used by someone else. (all the silly wars the US involved into)

PS> If you and your family decide not to use it, THANKS!!!!!

Edited August 15, 2012 by HuklerYenny

[nurse1967 287]

Does anyone plan for major events in their lives these days? Why not wait to have children until YOU have the means to pay for it? It amazes me to see people without insurance who think it's ok to get pregnant and then look to the taxpayers to pay their medical expenses. If you can't afford the birth of your child do you think you are well equipped to pay the estimated 250,000 over their lifetime that it will take to raise them? Just a thought.

[mfa 1]

there are plenty of immigrants whose births i would gladly pay for if it meant getting rid of some of the other jackasses that i'm forced to live with.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Does anyone plan for major events in their lives these days? Why not wait to have children until YOU have the means to pay for it? It amazes me to see people without insurance who think it's ok to get pregnant and then look to the taxpayers to pay their medical expenses. If you can't afford the birth of your child do you think you are well equipped to pay the estimated 250,000 over their lifetime that it will take to raise them? Just a thought.

Seems like 'Responsibilty' is a dirty word in today's world.

Leeches of society.

Edited August 15, 2012 by Merrytooth

[Boiler 45,771]

It would undoubtedly help if the Government led by example.

[Peter_Pan 661]

Does anyone plan for major events in their lives these days? Why not wait to have children until YOU have the means to pay for it? It amazes me to see people without insurance who think it's ok to get pregnant and then look to the taxpayers to pay their medical expenses. If you can't afford the birth of your child do you think you are well equipped to pay the estimated 250,000 over their lifetime that it will take to raise them? Just a thought.

All I know is that my husband's paychecks show every time how much money he is paying towards medicaid, one that I can't benefit from, but all illegals do. So why should Juana have 3 kids on my hubby's back, while we are forced to wait?

If one can be that dishonest, one can claim to be Queen of Sheba and they will not ask for papers.

Working the system.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Um, your husband contributes to mediCARE which is health care for the elderly, which he will take when he is old. He's paying for his own healthcare in old age (and yours).

Here's a trick to remember which is which. You CARE for the elderly and AID the poor.

[JohnR! 5,495]

All I know is that my husband's paychecks show every time how much money he is paying towards medicaid, one that I can't benefit from, but all illegals do. So why should Juana have 3 kids on my hubby's back, while we are forced to wait?

You are not forced to wait. These were the terms under which you were afforded the privilege of immigrating into the US. If you read all the documentation given to you, you will realize you chose to wait by agreeing to the terms of your admission.

[Peter_Pan 661]

Yes, I know, personally I have a pregnancy plan and no, it doesn't involve the US contributors in any way.