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Octuplets Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Millions

Broke family already racking up $10K a day

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 11, 2009 4:04 AM CST

(Newser) – Nadya Suleman says she plans to raise her 14 kids without relying on welfare but the reality is that the bill to taxpayers will likely run into the millions, the Los Angeles Times reports. Suleman has no job, no income, owes $50,000 in student loans, and her octuplets have already racked up at least $150,000 in hospital costs—not including the delivery.

Suleman already receives an estimated $2,900 a month in food stamps and government support for three of her older six children who are disabled. She told NBC that she plans to return to work and support her family once she finishes her degree, although files obtained by the Times indicate she may be eligible for permanent disability payments.

Octuplet Jeremiah,  who is being treated with light for jaundice.
Octuplet Jeremiah, who is being treated with light for jaundice.   (AP Photo/NBC NEWS)
The entrance to Dr. Michael Kamrava's office, where Nadya Suleman was treated, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The entrance to Dr. Michael Kamrava's office, where Nadya Suleman was treated, in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Nariyah, one of Nadya Suleman's babies.
Nariyah, one of Nadya Suleman's babies.   (AP Photo/NBC NEWS)
Octuplet Makai.
Octuplet Makai.   (AP Photo/NBC NEWS)
Nadya Suleman speaking at a fertility clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.
Nadya Suleman speaking at a fertility clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
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Angela Suleman says her daughter Nadya is incapable of taking care of 14 kids.   (GracefullyCreated)

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Mr.C
Feb 12, 2009 6:08 AM CST
There are kids that are abused and reported multiple times that still end up never being removed from the home even after DCFS investigates. Truth of it is there aren't enough families that want to adopt children.
Thinker
Feb 11, 2009 6:57 AM CST
This mother is mentally challenged. The media is celebrating a psychologically and mentally handicapped person for having over a dozen kids! The children need good homes, not PR. Can't someone do something to protect these children from their unstable mother? This is a disaster waiting to happen.
Guest
Feb 11, 2009 4:48 AM CST
She hasn't really worked yet. Does anyone seriously think she'll really support her kids? Her kids live on welfare (ok, fine, food stamps and disability and grandma) but she found money for IVF instead. What a mother she'll make. Yeah, like I really believe she'll use all her resources for her born children. She probably has some kind of obsession with birthing. It doesn't look like she's that obsessed with actually raising her children.

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