Want free gov't money? Have a kid, get them diagnosed with ADHD, profit!

Also pushing hard for SSI approvals is the growing number of for-profit firms that specialize in helping poor families tap into SSI benefits. These companies, which call themselves “eligibility service providers,’’ are hired by hospitals, which stand to lose money when caring for uninsured patients. If these firms successfully obtain SSI benefits for an uninsured child, the youngster’s medical bills are paid by Medicaid. The reimbursement rates are even higher if the child is deemed disabled.

America is a pretty fucked up place.
 


I worked at an after school program in the hood after college several years ago. The hood rat chicks knew down to the penny how much you could get per child if you got your kids a prescription for ritalin. They all knew which Dr. to go to and what docs you needed to fill out. 3, 4, 5 kids all hopped up on ritalin.

It was sad looking at the kids sitting in the class staring at you like zombies. I'm certain that 98% of those kids just needed some basic parenting to get them in line...