Social Security Contributions and Return Migration Among Older Male Mexican Immigrants

Aguila, Emma; Vega, Alma

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“…Indeed, contrary to the narrative of 'welfare scroungers' which those hostile to immigrants invoke, research has shown that the net contributory effect of ageing migrants on social security systems is often positive. As Aguila and Vega (2017) show, older migrants (especially those who return or circulate back-and-forth) often pay into social security schemes without claiming all the benefits to which they are entitled.…”

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Retirement Home? Ageing Migrant Workers in France and the Question of Return

Hunter

2018

IMISCOE Research Series

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Retirement Home? Ageing Migrant Workers in France and the Question of Return

Hunter

2018

IMISCOE Research Series

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“…Moreover, Latinos in the USA may be more likely to delay the needed care for chronic conditions than other ethnic groups and less likely to utilize the healthcare system for preventative and emergent care [ 48 ]. Latino older adults may be more likely to utilize Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) than employer-sponsored retirement plans as their main source of income [ 49 , 50 ]. Yet, older undocumented Latino adults are a vulnerable population that report multiple health issues [ 48 ].…”

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Emergency Department Utilization, Hospital Admissions, and Office-Based Physician Visits Among Under-Resourced African American and Latino Older Adults

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Bazargan

Assari

et al. 2022

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Objectives This study uses a theoretical model to explore (a) emergency department (ED) utilization, (b) hospital admissions, and (c) office-based physician visits among sample of under-resourced African American and Latino older adults. Methods Nine hundred five African American and Latino older adults from an under-resourced urban community of South Los Angeles participated in this study. Data was collected using face-to-face interviews. Poisson and logistic regression analysis were used to estimate the parameters specified in the Andersen behavioral model. Predictors included predisposing factors, defined as demographic and other personal characteristics that influence the likelihood of obtaining care, and enabling factors defined as personal, family, and community resources that support or encourage efforts to access health services. Results African American older adults have a greater frequency of hospital admissions, ED, and physician visits than their Latino counterparts. About 25%, 45%, and 59% of the variance of the hospital admissions, ED utilization, and physician visits could be explained by predisposing and enabling characteristics. Lower health-related quality of life was associated with a higher number of hospital admissions, ED, and physician visits. Financial strain and difficulty accessing medical care were associated with a higher number of hospital admissions. Being covered by Medicare and particularly Medi-Cal were positively associated with higher hospital admissions, ED, and physician visits. Discussion Compared to African American older adults, Latino older adults show higher utilization of (a) emergency department (ED) utilization, (b) hospital admissions, and (c) office-based physician visits. A wide range of predisposing and enabling factors such as insurance and financial difficulties correlate with some but not other types of health care use. Multi-disciplinary, culturally sensitive, clinic- and community-based interventions are needed to address enabling and predisposing factors that influence ED utilization and hospital admission among African American and Latino older adults in under-resourced communities.

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“…En México, uno de los principales países expulsores de migración internacional, en su mayor parte hacia Estados Unidos, cerca de 1 de cada 10 adultos mayores de 60 años es migrante de retorno, con 16 % en el caso de los hombres. La evidencia para el caso mexicano apunta a que los adultos mayores migrantes de retorno presentan una menor probabilidad de acceder a servicios de salud [Aguila y Zissimopoulos, 2013], aun cuando una alta proporción contribuyó al sistema de seguridad social estadounidense [Aguila y Vega, 2017]; las mujeres migrantes de retorno tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener alguna discapacidad, pero los hombres migrantes de retorno han acumulado más activos, quizá producto de la migración internacional [Wong y Gonzalez, 2010]. También existe evidencia de que el retorno puede estar asociado a un mayor aislamiento social y sentimientos de soledad entre los adultos mayores de Irlanda que tuvieron una estancia prolongada en otro país [Barrett y Mosca, 2013].…”

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Envejecimiento en México. Aspectos económicos

2023

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La dinámica demográfica que experimentó México durante el siglo pasado se caracterizó por transformaciones profundas que dieron paso al proceso de envejecimiento poblacional. Este proceso permanente implica desafíos y, al mismo tiempo, plantea oportunidades y obliga a reconocer la necesidad de implementar acciones específicas en las áreas prioritarias. Esta obra pone de manifiesto la relevancia de considerar las variables económicas en el estudio del envejecimiento con el objetivo de lograr cierta seguridad económica, mejorar la calidad de vida, garantizar el bienestar económico, así como reducir la vulnerabilidad y la pobreza en el último tramo de la vida.

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Social Security Contributions and Return Migration Among Older Male Mexican Immigrants

Abstract: Immigrants often pay Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance taxes using legitimate or illegitimate social security numbers and return to their home countries without collecting U.S. social security benefits.

Cited by 8 publications

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Retirement Home? Ageing Migrant Workers in France and the Question of Return

Retirement Home? Ageing Migrant Workers in France and the Question of Return

Emergency Department Utilization, Hospital Admissions, and Office-Based Physician Visits Among Under-Resourced African American and Latino Older Adults

Envejecimiento en México. Aspectos económicos

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