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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@B45JDYW3mos3MO
I believe all minors regardless of immigration status should receive government-subsidized healthcare. As for their parents, they should have access to healthcare but cannot enjoy any privileges beyond these basic rights.
@B2WHJ875mos5MO
I think any illegal immigrants shouldn't have access to government programs or contribute any taxes or anything. They are not U.S. citizens and therefore should not have the benefits or the disadvantages of being a citizen. Also, a lot of people have been waiting in line for many years to get a chance to move to the U.S. as a legal immigrant, so its not fair that
They should have access to the basic medical needs and should not be denied their basic rights. They should be set up to get a visa or other legal way to work/live in the country
@9V6PQR6Libertarian9mos9MO
There are many good illegal immigrants in our country; nevertheless, if they aren't paying taxes... I believe they shouldn't get healthcare. You are giving money, to them, rather than the homeless and veterans on the street.
Yes, but with restrictions in place to ensure the new system cannot be abused by "permanent patients"
@9TJHTCH10mos10MO
ultimately the decision on this issue involves balancing ethical considerations, public health, and economic factors. its complex issue with no easy answer.
@9SNTF8W10mos10MO
Yes, if they pay taxes they should have full access. Emergencies and infectious disease should be treated regardless of citizenship status.
@9SB656N11mos11MO
Yes, but they should be given a period of time to leave the country before being deported unless they can obtain the necessary requirements in order to become a legal resident of the country.
As illegal immigrants, they are not a part of the US government, therefore they should not have access to government sources. However, in such a great, amazing, wonderful country it should not be a problem, anyway. There should be alternative and affordable options, even for illegal immigrants. They may be illegal immigrants in this country, but they are not illegal immigrants on earth.
@99ZTHWY2yrs2Y
I feel I am not knowledgeable enough about this subject to comment. In states of emergency, I feel it is only humane to allow healthcare, but there may be documentation and legal issues.
@8YPGZ6S3yrs3Y
Yes and No, we want them to be safe if they are truly in need. But if they have any criminal record they should not.
@8XKSBYS4yrs4Y
No, but they should be allowed to purchase it and their children should have access
No, but make citizenship easier to obtain for non criminals.
@8TV42CR4yrs4Y
I believe that the subsidizing of health care should be prioritized for American citizens and then illegal immigrants.
No, but they should be given resources to become citizens and then receive government-subsidized healthcare.
@8PM2CWH5yrs5Y
No, the government is already spending way too much money subsidizing healthcare.
@8PDXX8S5yrs5Y
yes, if they are in good standing with the government and pay taxes
@8LLXZ9T5yrs5Y
There should be a process to this. The healthcare system is broken and no one should be turned away. So illegal or not, the problem is with our healthcare system.
@8K5RW2S5yrs5Y
Yes but only for life-threatening emergencies and for their children but I also think if they are staying here they should be paying taxes as well.
Yes, until the process of becoming legal is easier.
@8HN6G245yrs5Y
yes if they don't have any bad intentions
@8DL5WPJIndependent5yrs5Y
No, it should however be easier to be a legal U.S citizen.
@8CYXQ475yrs5Y
Yes, and they should not be called illegal immigrants. People are not illegal.
@8C8J6YR5yrs5Y
yes, generally hold back beniftis in a more humane way to encourage tax paying, becoming a ciziten, ie social security, ubi
Illegals who are present for a long term deserve permanent residency and access to healthcare exclude newly arrived illegals.
@8MRHDFH5yrs5Y
Yes, if they are good people. Horrible criminals should not be entitled to ANY special treatment and be immediately deported and dealt with after treatment.
@8MKXX5Z5yrs5Y
Yes, as long they have good background and they have been checked for safety.
Maybe, it depends on the situation in 2023.
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