The Xen Glaucoma Treatment System consists of the Xen45 Gel Stent and the Xen Injector. It is implanted via an ab-interno route and decreases intraocular pressure (IOP) by creating a new drainage channel with a flexible yet permanent implant.
The basic foster care rates currently range from $657 to $820 per month, depending on the age of the child. For children who have special requirements, there is a specialized care increment, ranging from $79 up to $840 per month, determined by the childâs social worker.
The grandma then volunteers to be the foster parent, and thus receives a check for $1500 per child per month in Illinois. Total yearly income: $144,000 tax-free, not to mention free healthcare (Medicaid) plus a monthly card entitling her to free groceries, etc, and a voucher for 250 free cell phone minutes per month.