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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@9YDTJV36mos6MO
Yes, and grant them citizenship so they can work in jobs and apply and learn and they should pay taxes like the rest of the Americans do.
@9XW3B4M6mos6MO
yes, but only if they are on the path to citizenship, and their children should have access regardless
If they pay taxes, then deporting after treatment may be considered. Their kids should also be granted access regardless.
@9XTC46M6mos6MO
Depending on what they have come to the country for. If they came to sell drugs I would say no because they are putting our country in danger, on the other hand, if they came to our country to be free of danger I feel we should welcome them to our country if they are claimed as citizens and have to pay taxes.
@9XFMCVT7mos7MO
I think all people should have access to subsidized healthcare, not just illegal immigrants. If the question is just illegal immigrants, then no.
@9XF8HXL7mos7MO
I think all people in the US should have the option to do this. But if the question is if only illegal immigrants should, then no.
@9X4CDRF 7mos7MO
No, but I do think that being a legal citizen should be easier to do and that it shouldn't take as long as it does which is 8-7 years.
Yes, but only in emergencies, if they have kids, or if they meet all or most of a set of requirements.
@9WJKK9C7mos7MO
I believe if they are working towards citizenship and aren't negatively affecting the USA then it should be fine.
@9W9C4C47mos7MO
Yes as they have made it, but the government MUST close off the border to prevent more immigrants from coming in.
@9W6PLJD7mos7MO
They should have access for emergencies and life-threatening illnesses, given a chance to attain citizenship, and deported if they cannot but the system for deportation needs to be revised.
@9VRZ54MPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
if they are not a USA citizen then they shouldn't get the benefits, but if they get a green card then yes they can
@9TZ9ZNF8mos8MO
They should work to get citizenship but I understand how its a long process and it costs money that some immigrants don't have. But they should be granted heath care.
I think that Yes they should be able to for life threatening emergencies and diseases, and I think their children should have access.
I would say that they would have to be given care but then their current situation and why they crossed the border be taken into question.
Yes everyone should be able to have good healthcare but i don't believe it's okay for people to come in illegally
@9RZ6VNW 9mos9MO
Yes, but hospitals and emergency clinics need a better system for prioritizing patients based on both urgency of need and citizenship status.
@9RM4QV510mos10MO
If someone came over before the age of 18 they should have access to health care because they were children and did not come on their own initiative. If there was a program that illegal immigrants could partake in to become a naturalized citizen and invest in America then they should have access to health care but otherwise no.
@9GQ5JTM 2yrs2Y
No, and we should deport illegal immigrants who are not actively putting in effort to reside in our country.
@9S53CXS9mos9MO
I feel this depends on your definition of 'illegal immigrants'.
-if you prescribe them to be illegal as "not a citizen" then I'd say its far to broad of a term then, and should not be used.
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-if you state they are illegal because 'they don't have a passport/visa, therefor are illegally here', I'd ask 'did they go to a town hall or police building and request sanctuary? were they provided the appropriate forms to get the allowed and temporary services to help them as PEOPLE? if so then perhaps they should be allotted a level of health… Read more
@MyraMedchan3yrs3Y
Healthcare should be universal, however there should be other incentives to obtaining citizenship.
@9683J383yrs3Y
yes if they end up becoming a citizen
@95XZJWJ3yrs3Y
No but it should be eaiser to become legal
@92RR44C3yrs3Y
Those truly in need should have access to adequate.
@8ZZZHJ73yrs3Y
No, they need to become a citizen legally and pay taxes
@8ZLB8CS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases for adults or if children have any type of sickness.
@8Z98VWR3yrs3Y
Yes undocumented immigrants should receive health care
@8YBM5223yrs3Y
If they came into this world and this part of the states and are welcomed here then they should be able to get health care.
@8XVPB863yrs3Y
Yes, if they choose to become a citizen and pay taxes
@8X56DDK4yrs4Y
If the immigrants are in the legal process of becoming a citizen of the United States, then absolutely yes.
@8WPGYYB4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with more severe cases and their children should be allowed it as well. And they shouldn't be deported, if at all, until they are fully recovered.
@8WMRD534yrs4Y
Yes, Only if they are applying to become a citizen
@8WFHTVPWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Yes, but after they have the legal rights to be there
@8WB4VHC4yrs4Y
A certain level of healthcare should be provided but only temporarily while they are presumably awaiting deportation.
@8VWZP2M4yrs4Y
Yes, if they become a citizen and are productive in the economy.
@8VG8XWSWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
to the immigrants i think they need to work hard to get heath care like all Americans are.
@8TGXX634yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they pay for the treatment
@8TD6NCJWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
No , they shouldn't have the right to it if they are illegal but they process to make them legal is ridiculously hard for no reason. If the process of getting your green card was easier we wouldn't have to many illegal immigrants.
@8SXX2JM4yrs4Y
Yes they should be allowed to have access to the healthcare but should need to be naturalized and made a citizen during or after treatment if their condition is lifelong, life-threatening, or the reason why they left their country.
@8SL34NR4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they go through the proper immigration tests
@8S5BXRRIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, after they've been vet and granted citizenship.
@8S2CP684yrs4Y
yes, and they shouldn't deport them.
Yes, if they follow the constitution, pay taxes, and don't get into any more illegal trouble.
@8RWSJDC4yrs4Y
No but legal immigrants should
@8RTH9MZ4yrs4Y
Yes they should, if they are causing no harm and is coming here anticipating a better life then yes
@8RT43K74yrs4Y
First-generation illegal immigrants should have only access to government-subsidized healthcare for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases. Their children, however, should have access to government-subsidized healthcare under all circumstances.
yes when they go though a trial and become a citizen
@98HPNWL2yrs2Y
Yes, but only people who crossed the border illegally should be deported after treatment. People who overstay their Visa should be fined.
@98K8W8T2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are injured or really ill
@985MJ3S2yrs2Y
Once they are granted citizenship unless they have life threating emergencies
@97FSRPR3yrs3Y
Yes, but allow them to have job opportunities and resources because this can serve as a barrier to accessing healthcare in the first place
@96YC8P9Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after living here for 5 years before granting them citizenship, and access to healthcare.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, and grant them citizenship, if they want it that is.
Yes. The cost of funding healthcare would greatly reduce costs for all. It’s cheaper to go to the dr’s office for a cold than it is to use the er.
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