While sympathetic to the situation of many low-income and disabled persons, I do have a few questions about the report. First of all, the investigative reporter indicated that it costs $55,000 per year to institutionalize someone. What she didn't mention is that a great portion of that amount are fixed costs, like building infrastructure, and depreciation of durable goods, like furniture and fixtures. The only incremental costs would be if additional staff had to be hired to take care of the increased patients.
Also, is the IHSS obligated to confirm immigration status before providing services? Or does it provide service to any who request it? I, for one, am tired of my tax dollars going to provide services to those who are in this country illegally.
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Caregiver Sick About IHSS Cuts
While sympathetic to the situation of many low-income and disabled persons, I do have a few questions about the report. First of all, the investigative reporter indicated that it costs $55,000 per year to institutionalize someone. What she didn't mention is that a great portion of that amount are fixed costs, like building infrastructure, and depreciation of durable goods, like furniture and fixtures. The only incremental costs would be if additional staff had to be hired to take care of the increased patients.
Also, is the IHSS obligated to confirm immigration status before providing services? Or does it provide service to any who request it? I, for one, am tired of my tax dollars going to provide services to those who are in this country illegally.
October 1, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )