It’s “bi-national.” Is NAFTA an agreement between the State of Texas and the country of Mexico? Seems to me that the US feds would have to be involved. And another thing, we can’t buy insurance over state lines! And how about the illegals in New York City?
Somebody didn’t think this through.
“It’s “bi-national.” — OK, so? It’s just a name. Would you prefer TexMex?
“Is NAFTA an agreement between the State of Texas and the country of Mexico?” — No but that was a different part of the speach where he was trying to get Mexico to honor the water treaty by saying we honor NAFTA.
“Seems to me that the US feds would have to be involved.” — Not really.
And another thing, we can’t buy insurance over state lines! And how about the illegals in New York City?” — You are exactly right! This didn’t affect you at all. Just like the Bi-National insurance the California has implemented affects neither us in Texas or you in New York.
“Somebody didn’t think this through.” — Yeah, that’s why Texas ran a study. After thinking it through, it was determined to not be workable. California on the other hand:
Bi-National Insurance
Many Americans are traveling to Mexico for various types of medical treatments, especially in California. Many people that go to Mexico for their health care are immigrants that cannot afford the cost of health care. Immigrants that live in cities close to the border can belong to “bi-national plans.” A bi-national plan can cost up to $80 a month with a co-payment of $5 to $15. Hospitals stays can range from $300 to $1500 depending on the specific plan and procedure