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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@B5NF4GT1mo1MO
Yes, but will have to go through some identification process, and should not have it through tax payer money
@B55HWYS2mos2MO
we should help people with their medical problems and help them become US citizens. But we need to help them find jobs so they can later on pay for their own insurance and we need to reduce the size of the government and lower healthcare costs
@B3GX9Q94mos4MO
Yes, because everyone deserves access to healthcare no matter if they are an illegal immigrant or not. Treat people like people.
@B2FTFMNRepublican6mos6MO
No, but there younger children should and our country shouldn’t be giving subsidized care anyway. Deport all after
@9YK7V9Y8mos8MO
Yes, if they are good samaritans and if they are solely here for work and to better their lives with no criminal background or no previous criminal charges.
@9Y5B47G8mos8MO
No sure the total implication of this financially. Not even sure what subsidized health care refers to.
@9XV89L68mos8MO
No, Illegal Immigrants should be deported but if they have children here their children should be allowed
@9WQBTTQIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, if they pay taxes and work towards gaining a legal citizenship. I also believe it should only be life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases.
@9V437VKWomen’s Equality9mos9MO
I think the government should make the process of becoming a citizen free or for a low cost, so that the illegal immigrants can become citizens, and if they aren't willing to do that then they shouldn't be here. I also think healthcare should be free for everyone.
@9S5DGRQ11mos11MO
No, and they should be deported. If they are in a life threatening situation they should be treated before being deported.
@9R7HJ6S12mos12MO
Yes, if immigrants as a group pay for these services by wage and capital taxes, along with a profit for the treasury.
@9M9LZ7J1yr1Y
There's no such thing as an illegal immigrant. Borders are forced on us by imperialists. Abolish the state. Land back. Collective care.
@9KYD5S61yr1Y
yes , and give them the opportunity to become a citizen. help and guide them , don’t just shut them out.
@9JSKN8S1yr1Y
The question is not well worded. If you are asking if we provide healthcare to people who are undocumented then the answer is yes. They are people too
@9JB68Q91yr1Y
only if they are a legal citizen, if not I think if it is bad enough than they could get treatment and then be deported
@9HGLKDY2yrs2Y
i think that if they want healthcare then you should be an american citizen, but we need to make it easier to become a citizen for the good people that want to come to america
@9H6GW7TLibertarian2yrs2Y
Temporary treatment vouchers or if the family is working they should be allowed to utilize government health aide.
Try to get them their green card if they are dedicated to learning the American cultures also. Education of laws and the area would be nice even though there are religious and other ways to bypass these laws.
@9G372BN2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are active members of society with no criminal record and are in the process of filing for citizenship.
@9FPHQ892yrs2Y
Health care is a human right and should be available to all. However, we need to vastly improve our immigration process, providing faster processing of those who present themselves at our borders and a faster path to citizenship for those who are permitted to stay.
@9FN4R5N2yrs2Y
If by illegal you mean, not in compliance with immigration laws…then yes
@9FB538V2yrs2Y
Yes, Healthcare should be a unalienable right
@9F7G7442yrs2Y
if no crazy background they should be able to apply for visa without deportation
@9DDKZHS2yrs2Y
Only if they have life-threatening emergencies, infectious diseases, and if they cannot pay for it. If they can, they should be allowed to buy private healthcare but denied access to free healthcare.
@9D6DZM72yrs2Y
No, and it's time for the USA to amend the constitution requiring at least one parent to be a US citizen in order for a child to also be a citizen.
@9BMJZ5P2yrs2Y
Yes and give them a easier path to citizenship.
@9BJV2JJ2yrs2Y
no they're illegal and the government should not be giving away free money to them
@982KVVD3yrs3Y
Yes if they bring no harm
@9652LTW3yrs3Y
If the adults pay taxes, yes, and all children, yes.
@95SMGXF3yrs3Y
I do not believe that illegal immigrants without documentation should not receive health care unless they become a citizen. If they have children who are the United States born, then I believe the children should receive health care.
@95QTFB53yrs3Y
Yes if they pay taxes and for life threatening emergencies
@95P9TRK3yrs3Y
Depends on there track record
@94VRXLP3yrs3Y
@94HXJYJ3yrs3Y
No, but they deserve to receive treatment.
@94H35HC3yrs3Y
No, bit if they become citizens then yes
@94CVJDS3yrs3Y
no, however i believe that there should be no reason for illegal immigration because the process for becoming a citizen should be made easier and more affordable.
@948Z2F83yrs3Y
No, but should provide available options for non-profits to assist
@947L5543yrs3Y
Form a U.S. societal debt credit system that gains credits that must be paid before a certain time period. Such as community service & other options.
@93PDPXH3yrs3Y
Yes. Everyone should receive healthcare under a single payer healthcare system.
@93LS4LT3yrs3Y
@935M5L63yrs3Y
Health care should be more affordable for all
@934GNF73yrs3Y
No, they should become a citizen or have a green card, but if their health really needs it then they should be provided it
@8ZRP7HW3yrs3Y
Yes, for life threatening diseases, and make it easier for immigrants to get citizenship.
@8Z42D5DRepublican3yrs3Y
No, they should not. In order to receive any form of benefit they need to be required to become a United States citizen and go through the immigration process...
@8Z42D5DRepublican3yrs3Y
No, they should not. Earn what you work for.
@8Z344HDLibertarian3yrs3Y
Legal immigration should be easy and safe so there is no need for illegal immigration.
@8YYWJYZ3yrs3Y
They should be given subsidized health care for a certain amount of time, it will continue after they start to pay Texas once that time ends.
@8YXHKTT3yrs3Y
Abolish the government and help them become legal.
@8YM6CS23yrs3Y
They should be allowed if they agree to do the necessary work to become legal and also if they pay a reduced tax depending on their income
@8YM56G23yrs3Y
yes but they need to have a stable job
@8YF2NM93yrs3Y
They should and then become a citizen
@8Y9QSZP3yrs3Y
I think illegal immigrants should be taken care of where they are from.
@8Y73NXF3yrs3Y
Illegal immigrants should have to go through a rigorous immigration program designed to help them integrate into American society. Certain American rights, like gocernment-funded health care would be offered at stages along the way
@8Y6BXMJ4yrs4Y
Yes, and their children should be able to be given healthcare and talk with others and work for citizenship after
If we have socialized medicine, anyone in the country should be treated.
@8XXTNYY4yrs4Y
Yes and anyone who really needs it
@8XTR3PL4yrs4Y
Yes but as long as there not a criminal
@8XQT7L54yrs4Y
Yes, if they intend to become a US citizen.
@8XM3C464yrs4Y
Only register immigrants should have access to government-subsidized healthcare.
@8XKD7RTWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
They should be required to earn all the healthcare we worked hard for. Hard work comes with a reward.
@8XJJNQT4yrs4Y
yes, but only in certain situations (like especially should if they could be considered refugees, have dire medical needs, or something concerning reproduction/periods)
@8XFTVJH4yrs4Y
Yes, if they have a disease that the United States has the medicine for it
@8XD4YTV4yrs4Y
There is no solution except universal healthcare
Yes, if they pay taxes and are working to get their legal immigration license.
@8W5PLBHIndependent4yrs4Y
Only if it's a life threatening emergency or for children
@8VMY5BX4yrs4Y
No, unless they are in the process of becoming a US citizen.
@8SYCJYK4yrs4Y
Children and them should get it.
@8S5B32N4yrs4Y
I don’t have enough information
@8RXBZV64yrs4Y
Yes, for life threatening emergencies and dangerous illnesses but theyhold apply for citizenship
@8RVSXQK4yrs4Y
Yes because emergency visits cost taxpayers more money.
@8RV8FHF4yrs4Y
Yes, but at the extent Americans have it. They should at our level. They are no better.
@8RPBXFV4yrs4Y
It varies I think on a situational circumstance.
@8RN7FP64yrs4Y
Ish, yes if it is needed for their safety but no if they don’t truly need it. Unless they are working to gain citizenship or pay taxes
@8QVDQRLIndependent4yrs4Y
I believe in open boarders and Medicare for everyone.
@8QSQWJT4yrs4Y
Yes but just make healthcare universal
No, but we should allow more immigrants into the country.
@8Q7VCBP4yrs4Y
Yes, and they should be granted citizenship after an extensive background check
@8PCMZ6Q5yrs5Y
Yes, but as long as they agree and comply to follow with how the US runs then they should be given help
@8P5LR4V5yrs5Y
Legal Immigrant should get Medicaid, Illegal immigrants should also get treatment but after they should get deported.
@8NYCVFK5yrs5Y
Illegal immigrants should not get any benefits in America. Legal immigrants should be allowed benefits as long as they work, pay taxes, and are actively working to become legal citizens.
@8NJ8VRZ5yrs5Y
I believe we should assist and make it easier and affordable for immigrants to enter our country safely and gain citizenship, therefore leading to their ability to gain healthcare benefit.
@8NCNPH95yrs5Y
They need to be legal to have options to get healthcare.
@8N87P3L5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should get citizenship and pay taxes
@8N2PXT85yrs5Y
Yes, but they need to become a legal citizen
@8MS95PV5yrs5Y
They should be allowed it only if they are going through the process to become a citizen
@8LZXVWBRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes as long as they are paying taxes and are contributing to the economy.
@8LP7QPY5yrs5Y
yes only if they have not committed any major crimes
@8LKGS795yrs5Y
Yes, and grant citizenship if they have no criminal background
@8LB8ZY75yrs5Y
Depends on there funds just like everyone else .
@8L7G5SP5yrs5Y
only when applying for asylum through a port of entry
@8KHBYL25yrs5Y
Yes, if they come here and get there citizenship.
@8KFPMNY5yrs5Y
Yes, but they must be paying taxes OR show a permit/proof of taking steps to become citizen of U.S.
@8K6CF5X5yrs5Y
Not if there illegal bc that raises our taxes
@8JMWL8Q5yrs5Y
If the pay certain taxes, but senior citizens, mentally handicapped, disabled, or children should be cared for if necessary and morally just.
@8JKBGKL5yrs5Y
Temporarily if needed or in case of emergency
@8J894DT5yrs5Y
No, but we should have programs that help them get citizenship easier.
@8J56C78Republican5yrs5Y
Life threatening, disease, pay tax and or for pay private insurance
@8J3QTBQ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they are working to become a citizen and abiding by laws.
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