Illegal immigrants, as well as legal immigrants in the country less than five years, are not eligible for free healthcare through Medicaid. A 2007 study estimated that less than 1 percent of Medicaid spending went to healthcare for illegal immigrants. Proponents of subsidized healthcare for immigrants argue that increased access to basic preventive care will lower the demand for costly emergency care. Opponents argue that immigrants in the healthcare system run the risk of becoming "permanent patients," because they have no relatives, insurance or an established address where they can go once released.
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@8ZSKQQL4yrs4Y
Only if they do not have a criminal record.
@93YZWBCIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes because most of them pay taxes and should have access to government healthcare
Yes, and allow them to attempt to become a citizen
@92MY6DN3yrs3Y
No, we should deport all immigrants and never subsidize healthcare
@92D75QQ3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are below the income level
Yes, as long as they don't have a criminal record within the morals of the community and have the ability to be a working citizen, then they should be given citizenship and healthcare. If not, then they should be given the help they need and then deported.
@927DS9V3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are not breaking the law otherwise, and are trying to gain citizenship status.
@8ZTJM6H4yrs4Y
No once you become a legal immigrant then you can
@8ZJRSZT4yrs4Y
if they came over here for a good reason like if they where going to get killed or if they only brought drugs into our countries then no they shouldn't.
Yes, and grant them citizenship if their eligible.
@8Z4NSG7Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes every single person should have the right to healthcare.
@8Y9DGGG4yrs4Y
Everyone should have healthcare like if you go to another country and get hurt you should have healthcare .
@8Y5Z9WB4yrs4Y
Yes, but if they pay taxes and grant them citizenship
@8XY5T8W4yrs4Y
All humans have the right to healthcare but I believe this person should become documented and work - pay taxes if able
@8XWBLYY4yrs4Y
Yes for children and people with life-threatening emergencies.
@8XVJH334yrs4Y
Yes, if they are here legally.
@8XRQJ25Republican4yrs4Y
Me personally I think Immigrants should get free health care because were all people of the world. Just because your illegal shouldn’t mean you can’t get subsidized health care. See what the government doesn’t understand if that yeah there illegal but were PEOPLE!!! Just because the government doesn’t want to spend there money? wow... We the people should be aasaimed of ourselves for lettings this happen. At the end of the day everyone is seen as human and we all need equal rights!
@8XH8BQJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only until they can pay for themselves.
@8WM663H4yrs4Y
no, only change that legal immigrants get health care immediately
@8W4H5HJ4yrs4Y
yes but there should be a limit
@8VH837T4yrs4Y
They should have access to it only when they at most need it.
@8TQTQSY4yrs4Y
Yes, immigrants immigrate for a better life
@8T2X2PS4yrs4Y
I feel that "illegal immigrants" shouldnt even be a thing. All people should be treated equally and respectfully.
@8RV3ZGN5yrs5Y
Immigrants seem to really take advantage of our heathcare and benifits in America. I think they should be allowed subsidized healthcare, but also required to pay taxes, and gain citizenship as soon as possible.
Yes, and then processed, to determine to grant citizenship, or to deport.
@8NVN9GV5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they haven't committed a serious crime.
@99PHN3T3yrs3Y
Yes if they pay taxes and have family in the u.s they should be granted citzsenship as well if they have been here long enough
@98M6XRP3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide a pathway to citizenship for non violent immigrants to secure tax dollars
@97PCJB73yrs3Y
Yes if they contribute to society, pay taxes, and don’t hurt anyone
@97JRBPX3yrs3Y
Only of the have a certain criteria
@97J89NK3yrs3Y
Depends on the circumstances, if they are running from a dangerous environment, give them citizenship and healthcare, if not then give them healthcare but give them the option of transport back or opt for citizenship.
@97GMSVQIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, if it is life-threatening emergencies
@978BFTH3yrs3Y
Yes, but if they have a criminal record they should be deported. If they are tax-paying law abiding residents they should be allowed to pursue naturalization.
@9443BS73yrs3Y
No, instead guarantee that everyone in the United States has access to free healthcare.
@8VRRYQNProgressive4yrs4Y
I would say yes, and deport them after if they do not wish to become a citizen. If they do wish to become one they would have to go through all procedures to get one.
@8VQKP8B4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are registered for the system appropriately. Only in life-threatening emergencies and infectious diseases do we offer free medical assistance ASAP with no fees afterward. This shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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