Nursing home for undocumented friend

[Anonymous]

I'm guessing OP won't be back.

Probably thought there were going to be taxpayer-funded/free options available for her friend and is now disheartened to know there aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:JFC is this true? We live in MontCo, have a disabled kid who will never live independently and we know WE will never be able to rely on Medicaid.

Anonymous wrote:Some jurisdictions -- including DC and Montgomery County -- have medicaid paid with local dollars (not federal) for undocumented immigrants. It doesn't cover everything and I don't know if it covers long term care.

Is there any factual, consolidated data of federal, state, local and non-profit resources which are used for the undocumented?

As PP noted, many of us have family members who we know need/will need assistance and cannot obtain it.

[Anonymous]

No you need to help her get back to her own country where they can help her.

She put herself in this situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing OP won't be back.

Probably thought there were going to be taxpayer-funded/free options available for her friend and is now disheartened to know there aren't.

I am here, reading. Looks like she is out of options. She can’t go back (long and sad story) Will she just die on the street if no one takes her in? So sad but yeah, taxpayers money, I hear you(OP)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:JFC is this true? We live in MontCo, have a disabled kid who will never live independently and we know WE will never be able to rely on Medicaid.

Anonymous wrote:Some jurisdictions -- including DC and Montgomery County -- have medicaid paid with local dollars (not federal) for undocumented immigrants. It doesn't cover everything and I don't know if it covers long term care.

Is there any factual, consolidated data of federal, state, local and non-profit resources which are used for the undocumented?

As PP noted, many of us have family members who we know need/will need assistance and cannot obtain it.

What makes your think your kid will not be able to get Medicaid as an adult?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does she have family there? Cost of care may be lower?

She has no one there and with her condition she will be completely disoriented. It would be a death sentence. But looks like staying here is one also. I appreciate everyone’s responses. And again, 100% fair. I just desperately want to help her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing OP won't be back.

Probably thought there were going to be taxpayer-funded/free options available for her friend and is now disheartened to know there aren't.

I am here, reading. Looks like she is out of options. She can’t go back (long and sad story) Will she just die on the street if no one takes her in? So sad but yeah, taxpayers money, I hear you(OP)

Unfortunately with all the freebies given to illegal immigrants over the past four years (at least what we've been made aware of) people are running out of sympathy and I can't say I blame them. She needs to go back to her country, and yes, she can go back to her country. I have enough on my plate, as do many other Americans, just don't have the empathy in me any longer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does she have family there? Cost of care may be lower?

She has no one there and with her condition she will be completely disoriented. It would be a death sentence. But looks like staying here is one also. I appreciate everyone’s responses. And again, 100% fair. I just desperately want to help her.

Send her to Canada, they have free assisted suicide. You're welcome.

[Anonymous]

She could always commit a serious crime and would then get shelter, food and basic medical care in the prison system.

And for those of you who think this is sarcasm, it's not. This may also be the only option for poor elderly Americans.

[Anonymous]

Op, if you desperately want to help her then take her in and take care of her yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a friend in a very sad situation. She requires 24hr care facility, but undocumented which means no Medicaid. No income. Early onset dementia. She has lived the US for the last 15 years. Is there any hope in finding her a nursing home facility in the DMV area? Are there any charitable organizations? TIA

No, I'm sorry.

I guess it's just hard- there aren't reasonably priced or ample spaces for residents who have worked their entire lives, paid taxes, and lived in the US for generations. if resources weren't so scarce and debilitatingly expensive for the people they were designed for, I would have more sympathy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, if you desperately want to help her then take her in and take care of her yourself.

I don’t have the space or resources to provide 24/7 care

[Anonymous]

Joseph’s House, Christ House, and Little Sisters of the Poor in fact do this as part of their mission. You will need to find a religious institution operating a care home. In DC, the Department of Aging and Community Living can help—check website to reach the referral line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing OP won't be back.

Probably thought there were going to be taxpayer-funded/free options available for her friend and is now disheartened to know there aren't.

I am here, reading. Looks like she is out of options. She can’t go back (long and sad story) Will she just die on the street if no one takes her in? So sad but yeah, taxpayers money, I hear you(OP)

Unfortunately with all the freebies given to illegal immigrants over the past four years (at least what we've been made aware of) people are running out of sympathy and I can't say I blame them. She needs to go back to her country, and yes, she can go back to her country. I have enough on my plate, as do many other Americans, just don't have the empathy in me any longer.

What are the freebies?

[Anonymous]

Congratulations, folks, you found one decrepit old lady you can tell yourself you are superior to. Does that make your life finally feel not an utter failure?