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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@8GD7L4M5yrs5Y
No, but we should make it easier for them to not be “illegals”
@8WSM6CJ4yrs4Y
I don't have a preference.
@8MRYSQM5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases, or if they pay taxes
@B5CSP9SWomen’s Equality2mos2MO
yes and no, their kids should get it along if they have any life threatening emergencys or infectious diseases.if not for any other reason.
@B57S6QXIndependent 3mos3MO
Yes if it can be proven that they are fleeing in fear, for the safety of themselves or their families, and they report themselves right away. Assist them if they are looking for asylum. If they are here illegally, with no real threats to them then I believe deportation is the correct way to go until they come here the correct way
@B572ZNP3mos3MO
Yes, but only for critical conditions/emergencies and make it easier for immigrants to be come citizens, that way they can later qualify for subsidies
@B53BM6P3mos3MO
If they are working for someone in the U.S. and can prove they will apply for citizenship in a timely manner. If they are illegal and did not go through the legal process for citizenship, they can only use the health care for life-threatening emergencies.
@B4835J34mos4MO
Yes, if they contribute are contributing to America and if they aren't doing any harm and living here like normal people especially if they are paying taxes.
@B3ZVXJBPeace and Freedom4mos4MO
Yes, but only those who really need it, such as sick people, pregnant women, or people with disabilities.
@B3KLNJ85mos5MO
Provide health care to Legal Foreigners. Illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens and then be able to apply for services to get a head start.
@B3B48GS5mos5MO
Yes, if they have contributed to society and have a job and family then they should, however if they have a record then know
they came to America to more than likely escape oppression or a bad situation, if they are paying taxes, haven't broken a law, and simply are just existing in America but not "legal" then protect them. America was founded on immigrants and we were made so people could come from may other countries to seek freedoms and a better life so why would we want to make it worse?
@B2JSBKGIndependent6mos6MO
Illegal immigrants should not have Access to free healthcare, Once becoming a citizen they should have the right to it. If their child should be born in the United States then the child should have free healthcare
@B24G3SBIndependent7mos7MO
yes, but they should be held to pay a fine for immigrating illegally and they should be deported if they have ever committed a felony or commit one in the future
@9YJYKTB8mos8MO
It would depend on if they work, pay taxes, and participate in elections and other government events. If they only cause trouble and do illegal acts then no.
@9Y8H76Z9mos9MO
If they are found and they are illegal immigrants they should get all the willcare and healthcare checks up but then they should be taken back to their country or have a chance to being a American citizen based on their background checks.
@9VZNZ55Independent9mos9MO
I think they should register as a United States citizen before they get any benefits from our state.
@9VWWMPS9mos9MO
I think they and their children should have access to life saving and emergency care and they should be able to purchase private healthcare. I DO think they should have access to medical care, just not perhaps subsidized.
@9VQ68MK9mos9MO
I think that immigrants that have been here for atleast 19-20 years already should be able to get healthcare but the new people that are coming in should not.
Yes, I believe they should because most immigrants leaving their country are in search of a better life and often times also do not have the means to afford healthcare. So I believe they are people just like the citizens of the United States and deserve to be treated equally as such.
@9TYBLF310mos10MO
I believe if they have no criminal record and have been living there quietly for 5 years in the least, they should. And kids get it no matter what.
@9T99K8410mos10MO
If they are here Illegally then they have to be kicked out back, and get medical care back in their country...but if the US is willing to provide, then that works too!
I believe in all situations, if you need help you should be able to get help. Now these people are't citizens but they are still people and should be treated the same. Maybe not for like minor things but still have the resources in emergencies. I believe that there kids should have the most protection thought. They didn't choose to cross, they were just following their family.
@9SKHQWV11mos11MO
As long as they pay the same as everyone else, some countries don't have access to the same healthcare
@9S96QT411mos11MO
They should be provided with basic care, but background checks should be done and if they are a criminal they should be either imprisoned or deported.
@9RTKBGV12mos12MO
Emergency care for all but subsidized care only for those registered as immigrants - though including all on parole or other recognized status
@9RF8BKNIndependent12mos12MO
No, but we should allow them a chance to acquire their citizenship before attempting to deport them.
@9MV3VCN1yr1Y
I believe yes they should be treated because everyone deserves to be helped but they also have to become citizens of the United States after that though and must pay taxes
@9MBH58V1yr1Y
This is kind of controversial i think that immigrants should get citizenship and healhcare but i think the US needs to focus some more on getting that to Americans who are homeless the US focuses on other things that arent nessisary while they dont focus on the people
No but if its life-critical then of course, however, they must become a citizen after and pay their fee. I believe as a person they deserve the right to healthcare however they aren't citizens. If they have children without a doubt they should have healthcare it doesn't matter if they are or not a citizen they are children.
@9KX3D471yr1Y
Yes, if they pay taxes, has been here for years, at this point i think they should just get a citizenship. So i think if they apply for citizenship this wouldnt matter.
@9KCHRXR1yr1Y
In a event of disaster grant them citizenship for a period but they must agree to work and pay taxes and bills passed to them otherwise send them back.
@9K7DBLN1yr1Y
Yes, if they pay taxes but only for children and/or life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases. They should also be allowed to purchase private healthcare.
@9JWZ4X5Progressive1yr1Y
If they have lived and worked in the country for two years or have a life threatening, life altering, or infectious condition
@9HKP76W2yrs2Y
i think it matters on the person and if the person is a good fix for out country then yes and they should get citizenship
@9GYGDDQ2yrs2Y
Absolutely not, because we are putting other people above our own people which ends in the cultural and ethnic destruction of a nation. See Yugoslavia for an example.
@9FF4Y732yrs2Y
Offer citizenship, then grant them healthcare, but only if they become a citizen.
@9FF3SBG2yrs2Y
Life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases and their kids should have access to healthcare
@9FBSSDY2yrs2Y
Yes but once they are completely finished with treatment they should be sent back to where they cam from if possible and if its safe for them
@9FBSMHY2yrs2Y
Yes, I feel like it does depend how bad the health issues are and if it's life threatning.
Yes. because we have better stuff that can help them that they don't have
@9DSPFQJ2yrs2Y
No, and all illegals should be deported but not before they are given an opportunity to receive treatment for minor illnesses.
@9DMRLL72yrs2Y
Streamline the citizenship vetting process. All those who come here wanting to better their lives, who have no serious criminal history(murder/rape/kidnapping etc) should be allowed citizenship like our ancestors.
@9DDZ3Y82yrs2Y
Only if they agree to become citizen after.
@9D8RJQ42yrs2Y
No, unless they have proof of earning citizenship.
@9BR7J8H2yrs2Y
yes, depending on if they are wanting to be a citizen or not, they need to be a good citizen rather than a bad citizen
@96NTPRC3yrs3Y
Yes, but illegal immigrants should still go through the process of becoming a citizen afterwards
@96NMSN73yrs3Y
No, not until they become legal citizens should they get all of the government-subsidized healthcare
@96MXFLPRepublican3yrs3Y
I think they should only be allowed health care if they are citizenz and if they pay taxes
@96LJ3SS3yrs3Y
yes if its an emergency and they have lived here and paid taxes
Yes, bottom line they are a human being, and even if they do not legally live in the U.S. no person should be refused treatment simply because they were not born on U.S. soil
@96CTFVC3yrs3Y
I feel like I don't really have say so because everyone's situation is different.
@95Z7WY73yrs3Y
yes, but as long that they don't have a bad criminal record, such as, contains illegal drugs and stuff like that.
@95SRFM7Independent3yrs3Y
If they are working toward becoming a citizen
@95PQXPC3yrs3Y
If they are doing things to better themselves then yes but if they are staying home and not working then no
@95CYC8V3yrs3Y
@959M377Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but send them through the legal immigration process
Yes but within limits of service delivery - mostly urgent care and emergencies
@94GXDFJRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but after they have been legalized in America
@94B9N3Q3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases and the children should be able to have healthcare no questions asked because they have no choice on where they are from.
@94B2CQ63yrs3Y
If they've been in the US for a certain matter of time.
@93NNBS9Independent3yrs3Y
Only in limited amounts, if they pay taxes, and then they should be processed for citizenship, or deportation depending on if they are violent or unproductive.
@9397WY93yrs3Y
Only their children and intellectually disabled adults
@9347NMJ3yrs3Y
they should become citizens
@92W366X3yrs3Y
Yes, but only when they gain citizenship
@92V6FKWLibertarian3yrs3Y
yes, they should have access just like U.S. citizens.
@92TXFRQ3yrs3Y
If critical condition and only to save their life
@92QHXVTLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but make it easier to apply for citizenship
I feel that they should have healthcare, just because they are probably trying to help their family by sneaking to the U.S.
Yes but it depends on the crime they did
@927DS9V3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are not breaking the law otherwise, and are trying to gain citizenship status.
@924HWZY3yrs3Y
It depends on how dangerous people are.
@924738T3yrs3Y
yes and grant them citizenship but they also have to pat taxes like everyone else
@923HC3XRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but if and only if they complete the correct courses to becoming a legal United States citizen.
@922YMVJ3yrs3Y
Adults no but children yes.
@9222W293yrs3Y
They should have access as long as they don't cause trouble.
@9222LXJ3yrs3Y
@8ZYLNH73yrs3Y
It depends because some immigrants do not know they are illegal or anything so I say yes or no it just depends
@8ZXN2X43yrs3Y
Yes, and they should be able to get right if they pay taxes and been living in the united states over 5 years.
@8ZTLHRY3yrs3Y
No but they should be allowed to purchase depending on how serious and their children should be allowed to
@8ZLV93V3yrs3Y
yes, if we create an easier way to stay in the u.s. if you have no criminal background and are looking for a better life.
@8ZH2ZZY3yrs3Y
No, not unless they are taking steps to become a US citizen
@8ZF79BG3yrs3Y
not until they become a citizen, but they should be able to buy healthcare privately
@8Z3G4DM3yrs3Y
Yes, because most healthcare is government subsidized to some degree.
@8YXWV3B3yrs3Y
I don't think any human is "illegal."
@8YVL4WT3yrs3Y
No, this is another example of the infesting corruption within our nation. Working individuals that are legal residents are currently drowning in debt from our healthcare system, even as far as being unable to receive proper healthcare do to overwhelming hinder of current cost of said healthcare. While illegal citizens and underclass residents living off the welfare system have full access free, government provided healthcare.
@8YSKJZM3yrs3Y
If they grant citizenship and pay taxes and or for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases, then yes.
I don’t really have an opinion on this stance
@8YM92433yrs3Y
Yes, but they should have to face the consequences of their illegal immigration afterwards and the government shouldn't subsidize healthcare.
@8Y6MRZD4yrs4Y
No, they are ILLEGAL immigrants. On our soil *illegally*. Nothing wrong at all with coming to the United States and there is no room for racism or discrimination in this nation. However, there is a process to go through in which these people can come to our country legally. Why should taxpayers who work hard for their money be forced to cover the expenses for illegal immigrants? Again… illegal.
@8Y66MD74yrs4Y
Not unless they request to become a US citizen.
@8Y4Z2V94yrs4Y
No, however, all illegal immigrants should be given a chance at citizenship
@8XY5T8W4yrs4Y
All humans have the right to healthcare but I believe this person should become documented and work - pay taxes if able
@8XRV9JQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but they need to be working towards citizenship or going back to home.
@8XQWTLP4yrs4Y
If they have an evident reason for retreating to America, then they should recieve help.
@8XQ3DZ24yrs4Y
yes and no but everyone deserves a fair chance at having healthcare privileges but before they should defientley get citizenship.
@8XM2RL24yrs4Y
They aren't an official citizen, but were they to show proof that they were trying to become legal, then it can be provided.
@8XLH6BM4yrs4Y
Only if they are a citizen.
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