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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@B2HVTWN5mos5MO
If we want to provide that for illegals then we should do the same thing for poor people in our country that are having a difficult time affording healthcare
@9YMH7CV8mos8MO
If the immigrant has a violent background, no. If they pass the background check, yes but get deported back after all treatment and care.
@9YHRBGXIndependent8mos8MO
If and or when they become citizens then they should be able to access government subsidized healthcare
@9WQ829X8mos8MO
We should treat anyone who walks through the door. We shouldn’t have to pay for illegal migrants though. This is an IMMIGRATION problem.
@9VZYX7W9mos9MO
No subsidized healthcare should only be granted to legal citizens but healthcare services should be available for everyone
@9T44K5T10mos10MO
Yes and if they need help with getting citizenship, give them the necessary tools for them to be successful.
@9S55P5H11mos11MO
Yes if they are a safe person to be in the country. We should be working with the government in Mexico to watch for genuinely dangerous criminals and if they are dangerous they should be deported. Otherwise I believe everyone should have access to free Healthcare regardless of immigration status.
@9RXV4VY11mos11MO
They should be allowed to get the healthcare if they’re paying state taxes. They should also be able to purchase private healthcare
@9RPVWGG 11mos11MO
Yes, but the government should also have expedited citizenship programs for those who truly wish to make a life for themselves in the USA>
@9PLJ4351yr1Y
I think certain things to save someones life should always happen despite where they are from. People should have a right to be healthy no matter where they come from asking for help
@9PKSKZY1yr1Y
It depends because I think they should legally be in the US but if their really sick then we should help them
@9NQC49Z1yr1Y
A certain process of respecting there rights and taking care of them; But, there must be certain requirements for the recommencement of it. In an emergency or assigned.
@9LBSLGH1yr1Y
If they pay taxes, are children, have severe medical conditions, or have infectious diseases. They should have equal opportunities to become legal citizens though
@9JQXDFWIndependent1yr1Y
Loaded question - if they are illegal, they can't work legally and pay taxes therefore can't pay into a system to take from. By being in the country illegally, if they show up to an ER they must be cared for - government subsidized healthcare is irrelevant.
@9HRG2W62yrs2Y
Possibly for illegal immigrants that have been living in the US for 5 years, and are working members of society
@9DC99T22yrs2Y
@9D9XSK62yrs2Y
Stop calling people illegal, you aholes.
@9BM92V42yrs2Y
yes, if the illegal immigrants go through a process to become a legal citizen and then get health care
@96LWGZM3yrs3Y
What government health care they'd get better health care if they went to another country.
@94F7FHK3yrs3Y
Yes if they pay taxes and are planning to stay in the United States long term
@946Q5JX3yrs3Y
As long as the person is not here for bad reasons, because most people come here to get help and to find a better home and environment, so we should help them in any way we can
@93FCW7WIndependent3yrs3Y
They can do it, once they become citizens of America, and if they have not done any illegal stuff from their country.
@92RK3XSRepublican3yrs3Y
No, unless they are willing to become legal citizens
@92NYK8N3yrs3Y
No, deport all illegal unless actively working for legality.
@92H8H8K3yrs3Y
Aliens should be given care but provided to them from of country locations funded by the federal government
@8ZTJPLB3yrs3Y
as long as they have citizenship i don’t see a problem
@8ZG9PWF3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are willing to claim citizenship here
@8YJXT3Y3yrs3Y
Yes, if it is life threatening and/or if they pay taxes
@8Y8S4YX3yrs3Y
No, unless they are willing to get citizenship
@8WSRQVG4yrs4Y
yes, as lond as they have done good and payed taxes
@8WRV2JV4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they don't get out of hand with it
@8WLBQ5Y4yrs4Y
They should get their citizenship in order to be allowed to have that kind of health care
@8W6FKT54yrs4Y
Yes, but only in life threatening situations and they should be deported after their treatment.
@8W25DX64yrs4Y
If they pay taxes or they have a life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases.
@8VLTBZQ4yrs4Y
The citizens of America should have government-subsidized health care, and in life-threatening situations immigrants should be treated.
@8VL6BMDIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but until they willingly gain citizenship the cost is increased.
@8VF38PW4yrs4Y
Yes everyone is a human and we shouldn’t even have to pay to make sure we’re ok we should even have to pay to eat on the earth we were born on , we’re already paying to live in general .
@8VD499NIndependent4yrs4Y
We should give illegal immigrants a chance to be legally immigrated, but deported if not.
@8V6XQ8X4yrs4Y
Yes, if they pay taxes and prove they want to be a citizen(grant citizenship if proven)
@8TXWHL34yrs4Y
yes, if they are in the USA and they need it
@8SD95PJ4yrs4Y
I prefer not to get involved.
@8SD8MDH4yrs4Y
Once they gain citizenship they can
@8RMQBCF4yrs4Y
As long as they commit no crimes ( drugs trafficking etc)
@8QWKS684yrs4Y
Depends on the certain conditions
@Tigeadda4yrs4Y
If they want to stay then they should be allowed to.
@8PQMJWY5yrs5Y
They should be background checked and then be allowed
@8PLCQJP5yrs5Y
every one should have accses to health care
@8PB4MXN5yrs5Y
Once they become a citizen, if they don't become one then of course not.
@8NWJKD65yrs5Y
Yes, as long as all citizens have universal healthcare as well.
Illegal no but legal yes
@8NF4ZGZ5yrs5Y
They should be allowed to become citizens and then vote
@8MNJ4D25yrs5Y
No, but allow them to get citizenship and then provide healthcare
@8L6J5L65yrs5Y
If in process of becoming legal yes
@8KWLKTH5yrs5Y
everyone needs medical attention at times no matter where they are from.
@8KV5CDB5yrs5Y
Only if they are good people and have no criminal backgrounds. Also if they plan to become a citizen.
@8KTPPQ65yrs5Y
Yes, if they aree really sick or pay taxes
@8J9KFB7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Immigrants and their children should have access to healthcare but the government should stop subsidizing healthcare.
@8HRJW395yrs5Y
I believe becoming an American citizen by law should come first then they should have access to health care but if they are in a critical position or are in desperate need of some health assistance give it to them.
Their children should have access as well as them for only really important and highly contagious diseases.
@8G3HH3Z5yrs5Y
No, except For emergency services only. and they shouldn’t be charged more for other services than a good insurance company would have to pay
@8F8BNYV5yrs5Y
Never subsidize healthcare and illegal immigrants should try and get naturalized and then can be provided healthcare, free handouts shouldn't be given to everybody, you should work for it the right way and the hard way.
@8F5YWD65yrs5Y
It would depend on who they are
@8F4XJKR5yrs5Y
Yes for life-threatening illnesses, but should be deported and/or made to go through legal status process; deportation must take into account family and amnesty.
@8F3SNX4Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies, and send the bill to their country
@8DQGSZ45yrs5Y
yes they should cause if they have a family to care for and their family should get it to because if they get sick from whatever too.
@8CYWQ235yrs5Y
Yes, but only if their parent/s or guardian/s brought them over as children.
@8CWK5H35yrs5Y
Yes, if they pay taxes. Provide citizenship if they pass background check.
@8CTZKLC5yrs5Y
Yes, and the process of gaining citizenship should be streamlined.
@8CNZDQ55yrs5Y
No, but only if they become a citizen.
@8C889FV5yrs5Y
Children should always have access. Life treating and communicable diseases should also. Easier way for citizenship or working toward it where they pay for taxes and get jobs so have access to programs before the 5 years.
@9B34K352yrs2Y
Yes but they would need to go through proper citizenship process if they desire to stay.
@99XDFKD2yrs2Y
Yes, and every one should have subsidized health care
@99DMYJ92yrs2Y
yes if they've been working in the us for a good period of time.
@999KPQNIndependence2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there are children in need of it and also if any person has a life threatening emergency and/or other serious diseases.
Yes, but make sure they are filing for citizenship and can maintain a job
@9922QKQ2yrs2Y
Yes if they pay taxes and are placed on a path/plan to acquire citizenship
@98HR4P53yrs3Y
If they do not have a past of criminalization and impose no threat to citizens then yes and for life threatening health problems
@982FQLD3yrs3Y
If they plan to or have tried to obtain citizenship, then yes. If they have children within the U.S., they should also be provided healthcare.
@97ZZ99N3yrs3Y
Yes but only once they become legal U.S. citizens
@97VS99F3yrs3Y
Is “Yes, if they can properly afford the care.” An option?
@97P372SWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, and even their family should have access because everyone should be treated equally.
@97KL55NIndependent3yrs3Y
we should all have free healthcare
@97K76GC3yrs3Y
Yes, Everyone has the right to have access to government-subsidized healthcare.
@973CWSDIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, if a life-threatening emergency or after they've been in the U.S for over 5 years
@95RLJJB3yrs3Y
Yes, but the cost should be covered by federal budget and not local.
@93RYYVR3yrs3Y
Yes, if they pay taxes and/or have a life threatening emergency or infectious disease.
@93DNVK5Progressive3yrs3Y
Depending on the Reason why the Illegal Immigrant is here.
@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.
@8JWLNXF5yrs5Y
If they are in the process of becoming a citizen and a background check can be done, in addition we need to fix our economy before anyone gets free health care
@8JJN3YR5yrs5Y
No, but they should make the process to becoming a citizen quicker and easier to get for everyone who wants it
@8GTZ3LK5yrs5Y
Yes if they pay taxes but their children should
@8GDJ6CB5yrs5Y
They need to go through the proper steps as all of us and pay taxes Gail citizenship
Immigration should be timely and open so that desperate people do not have to risk their lives by coming illegally. Then yes they should be covered.
@8DQJHGM5yrs5Y
what do you want from me...
@8X7MYZD4yrs4Y
If they don't have access then they don't have access, if they do, then they do.
@8DWY7XPLibertarian5yrs5Y
I believe if they are honest, good, and have no criminal record and are planning on getting their citizenship they should be given subsidized healthcare especially if their health issues are life threating or have to do with an infectious disease.
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