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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@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.
@9Y4P83K8mos8MO
yes, and grant them citizenship within logical reason. they must do it the same way as everyone else, while being provided the safety and security of every citizen in the united states. background checks, education, and context are extremely important in determining citizenship
@9XV89L68mos8MO
No, Illegal Immigrants should be deported but if they have children here their children should be allowed
@9WXYQBD 8mos8MO
until the border is secured, the government shouldn't provide subsidies to illegal immigrants, because doing that without securing the border then the subsidies will encourage more illegal immigration
@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.
@9W7DZRN9mos9MO
I think if their injured they deserve not to be left for dead , but they should be deported after, but also the immigration process should be innovated to be better.
@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.
@9RZ6VNW 11mos11MO
Yes, but hospitals and emergency clinics need a better system for prioritizing patients based on both urgency of need and citizenship status.
@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
@9JCNDZG1yr1Y
Yes, because immigrants are still people seeking a better life. We can treat them, and guide them to legalize their citizenship.
@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.
@9FRG7VK2yrs2Y
i believe if illegial aliens are here for 15 or 20 years or more they should but if you just got here and not a naturalized citizen
@9FQ7M34Republican2yrs2Y
Yes only for children and the elderly
@9FPVT262yrs2Y
if granted citizenship then yes
@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
@9FKRXHS2yrs2Y
Yes and No, they should if they come to work in U.S and not live off the government and or are in critical conditions or are under 18.
@9FDKL4S2yrs2Y
yes, and US citizens should also receive subsidized healthcare
@9FB538V2yrs2Y
Yes, Healthcare should be a unalienable right
@9F7G7442yrs2Y
if no crazy background they should be able to apply for visa without deportation
@9DZP57R2yrs2Y
if they had jobs and they are working and not only taking from the government than yes but if they are not than no
@9DJFDWZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but they have to go through the things to become a citizen.
@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.
@9D6ZGZB2yrs2Y
Yes because evem thought they might not be from over here atleast they can treat them cause you never know how sick they could be
@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
@96CYVT53yrs3Y
depending on what procedures they need to go through
The government should treat them and find ways to help grant them citizenship. try to show you care for all lives, not just US citizens.
@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
@956VPRQ3yrs3Y
No, I don't believe in any of it for anyone. I believe in affordable healthcare with these things we used to have that were so valuable called savings accounts but the government has found a way to destroy this with their socialist idealism.
@956VPRQ3yrs3Y
No, I dont believe in any of it for anyone. I believe in affordable healthcare with these things we used to have that were so valuable called savings accounts but the government has found a way to destroy this with their socialist idealism.
@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.
@94CVFTJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but such a system should be coupled with a much larger path to citizenship program.
@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.
@946QBRZ3yrs3Y
No, because that would over take our hospitals, and disstabilize the economics of our healthcare system.
@93PDPXH3yrs3Y
Yes. Everyone should receive healthcare under a single payer healthcare system.
@93MPC2S3yrs3Y
No but don't deny them treatment
@93LS4LT3yrs3Y
@93JMGPK3yrs3Y
No and deny healthcare treatment to niggardlys
@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
@92FH7BL3yrs3Y
Yes if they can't afford it
@928NCMM3yrs3Y
Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to enter our country.
This shouldn't be an issue, the immigration process is corrupt and the US should be more accessible through immigration.
@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.
@8YXLLG53yrs3Y
if they are coming here to get away from bad things from wherever they come from and they aren't going to be hurting anyone then they should be able to be helped.
@8YXHKTT3yrs3Y
Abolish the government and help them become legal.
@8YVYC5V3yrs3Y
Yes, but help them with legal procedures after assisting them medically.
@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.
@Adamcarney7364yrs4Y
No, and the government should never subsidize healthcare and they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare
@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
@8XDVM5M4yrs4Y
No, and the government should never subsidize healthcare and allow them to purchase private healthcare if the they fit the requirements
@8XD4YTV4yrs4Y
There is no solution except universal healthcare
@8XBJKXR4yrs4Y
Generally no, with some exceptions perhaps.
Yes, if they pay taxes and are working to get their legal immigration license.
@8WWWX3D4yrs4Y
At least give there kids access
@8WLFXP74yrs4Y
No only if they pay taxes
@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.
@8V3SYK64yrs4Y
as long as theyre trying to do everything legally
@8TNLKK84yrs4Y
Yes, but after they gain legal residency and pay taxes, they should be eligible for universal healthcare— as should all Americans
@8TBGJQH4yrs4Y
Yes just like any uninsured person and they should be deported after treatment
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