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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They should have access to government-subsidized healthcare, and if they pay taxes, they should be granted citizenship.
@9F48VQDLibertarian2yrs2Y
No. They are here illegally, despite your views of immigration, per curernt laws. They have broken them.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Who cares? Screw the laws, what kind of Libertarian are you..?
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 6mos6MO
No, deport all illegal immigrants but create a simple path to citizenship for illegal immigrants with no criminal record
@9D73FW8Libertarian2yrs2Y
@97WJ6T7Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, and the government should never subsidize healthcare but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare
@5JBLHDWLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, and make it simpler for them to become citizens.
@8K6Z9Z5Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and grant them citizenship and their children should have access.
@9YK9Q9WLibertarian8mos8MO
The govenrment gets help from immigrants all the time without knowing it and if they can't support the people that help boost their economy then something is wrong.
@9Y94RQZLibertarian9mos9MO
No, I think they should become citizens first, and the process for citizenship should have more money put into it
@9WYC83VLibertarian9mos9MO
Immigration shouldn’t be prevented by the government, and all funding for all services should be voluntary.
@9WN6XRPLibertarian9mos9MO
Deport all illegals, don’t pay for anything, including charge immigrants for plane ticket home and salary for age DTS involved.
@9W3VTKKLibertarian9mos9MO
They should have the health care, but they need to pay it back and go throughtthe nessisary thing to become a citize afterward
@9W3C8S4Libertarian9mos9MO
yes, If they have a clean background and aren't someone who would hurt others, everyone's deserves healthcare even criminal illegals, some of them.
@9VJVWP5Libertarian10mos10MO
Yes, if they pay income tax. If not, basic care should be offered with co-pay. Or if more intensive treatment/medicine is required for a fee based off a sliding scale.
@9VJBL8XLibertarian10mos10MO
Yes, if it is to preserve life as the hippocratic oath states know no harm and do no harm, or if they contribute like those who already have access to it.
@9VGJKV9Libertarian10mos10MO
I believe they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare, children should be allowed, and adults should be allowed for serious health issues and illnesses.
@9V6PQR6Libertarian10mos10MO
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.
@9T7V3JLLibertarian10mos10MO
1. Foreign fee rather than full price on private healthcare, similar to what tourists receive 2. Citizens (documented) should be given priority over undocumented individuals regardless of status
@9SMTZFBLibertarian11mos11MO
Yes, if they pay taxes and/or should be allowed to purchase private insurance with/through employment. If employed by a company in the US they should be fast tracked for citizenship.
@9S4D49MLibertarian11mos11MO
We need to get a handle on human trafficking business that “anchor babies” have become in which cartels become wealthy and powerful by facilitating the importation of pregnant undocumented women. until, however, this situation is under control, I believe that pregnant women need access to subsidized healthcare and that the baby as a newborn US citizen should receive the benefits afforded to others
@9R37L3KLibertarian1yr1Y
No, but they can purchase their own private healthcare. Also those seeking asylum should get some sort of care until their case is closed.
@9NS8J5GLibertarian1yr1Y
No. They should all be turned away at the border. However, as the greatest nation which has ever existed - our tax dollars could be used - in the most efficient manner possible - to treat any minors before they're turned away - and provide preliminary, stabilizing treatment for any life threatening treatment their parents have with directions on care to seek once back home. We are not heartless. We need to stabilize our own healthcare crisis in order to assimilate new citizens coming to the US legally.
@9NFW5SCLibertarian1yr1Y
No, but the immigration process should be reformed so that non-criminals can quickly and easily become legal citizens, and border control should be reformed so that no criminals who would be denied legal access can gain access to the country as illegal immigrants.
@9N6GMHF1yr1Y
i feel like government assistance comes with citizenship, and if you aren't a U.S citizen then you shouldn't have access to that assistance.
@9MS62CQLibertarian1yr1Y
Non criminal, illegal immigrants should be offered the opportunity to become legal citizens. Offer Healthcare because that's the humane thing to do then follow up with visa or legalization process.
@9M9Q8CPLibertarian1yr1Y
No and it is not a matter of illegal immigration but the fact that non citizens should not have government subsidized anything as they are illegal.
@9LYDXC8 1yr1Y
Undocumented immigrants (any person not a US citizen within US borders or territories without official governmental permits like Visas and greencards) should not have legal access to any and all benefits and/or opportunities that are in any way subsidized (financially supported by any form of the US government) from sources of citizen mandated taxes. However, at least until further solutions regarding the political issues of undocumented immigrants can be implemented, they should still be allowed any and all benefits and/or opportunities that are from private institutions (like private schools and non-subsidized charities).
@9LC522FLibertarian 1yr1Y
Yes, people are not illegal. All immigrants pay into the system whether they are documented or not and should have access to the benefits that system provides.
@9L9J6PZ1yr1Y
People are not illegal. We need immigration reforms to allow immigrants to come here legally in less time.
@9KNM3XJ1yr1Y
Yes, so long as government-subsidized healthcare exists for anyone, but government healthcare subsidies should be eliminated.
@9K9HZ5SLibertarian1yr1Y
If the immigrant chooses to become a citizen of the U.S, they can be given the rights of one. Including health care
@9K3JGSTLibertarian1yr1Y
If it was something they didn't have before they came into the US, then yes; but if they came into the US while they had an issue then no.
@9K3GHF4Libertarian1yr1Y
They are only treated for life-threatening cases and then deported back to their original nation if not in the US legally.
@9K33Y2NLibertarian1yr1Y
No they should be allowed to purchase privatized healthcare if they’re refugees. Other than that they shouldn’t be allowed here
@9JXQCT9Libertarian1yr1Y
They shouldn't be allowed in in the first place, BUT they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare after living in the us for a certain amount of time, and after, say, 15-20 years, if they have never made the government use welfare on them, then sure.
@9JW8NBQLibertarian1yr1Y
I think that they have to work for their citizenship it is the only fair way the government should help a little bit to get them on their feet but the immigrant needs to work and do the same as a american citizen and to stay need to be a citizen.
@9JNM34RLibertarian1yr1Y
No, providing such benefits to individuals who have entered the country unlawfully undermines the principles of border security and the rule of law.
@9HRDNVRLibertarian2yrs2Y
I think some deserve a path to citizenship, a good education, Healthcare, etc. And some don't and must be deported. We need a strong border but also a border that helps migrants who are needing a better life.
@9HG7Y9ZLibertarian2yrs2Y
I feel that illegal immagrants should go through a background check then be granted citizenship and that they should have access to health care.
@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.
@9GT7BP4Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, not until they fill out the proper paperwork and go through a standard and thorough process and testing in order to become eligible for citizenship.
@9GK9KQ5Libertarian2yrs2Y
It is unfair that as middle class citizen we struggle to to have decent health insurance but everythin is subsidized for immigrants and low income individuals. They should get treatment for medical emergencies and be deported unless they are working on obtaining citizenship.
@9GH4CFS2yrs2Y
No, but they should be able to purchase healthcare And a gest worker program should be created immediately.
@9FKMYFR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are working/paying taxes and/or have family in the workforce
@9FK473QLibertarian2yrs2Y
If you do not pay taxes, why would the government help you? Legal immigrants should have this option; although, illegal immigrants should not.
@9FHB8SV2yrs2Y
no just make them take care of themselves fr fr
@9FG9J8RLibertarian2yrs2Y
Provide for those who deserve it
@9FBYXF9Progressive2yrs2Y
State should be abolished and healthcare should be provided by community.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should improve the process to make them legal citizens.
@9F9K75GLibertarian2yrs2Y
I think they should be given any and all treatment they need but they should also try filing for citizenship during the processes so they have even more access and safety.
@9F73LDBLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes as long as they are working on citizenship
@9F6TMLCLibertarian2yrs2Y
yes, but after they have shown contribution to United States. whether that is by Work, Education.
@9F4LTYGLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but they must formally apply for citizenship beforehand.
@9F2NVB9Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but they have to go through a citizenship process first.
@9DQYW9HLibertarian2yrs2Y
The government should not be involved in delivery of healthcare services.
@9DHQZ5SLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes if they plan on becoming citizens but also to not deny them basic human rights of assistance. If they need it they need it even if they are illegal.
@9DDMVZ5Libertarian 2yrs2Y
No, they are not citizens and therefore should not receive taxpayer dollars. They should be deported for breaking US law. Also, the government should not subsidize healthcare.
@9D4TSWZ2yrs2Y
No! This is theft. this is taxpayer money being used on people who aren't paying taxes.
@8PDTMHD5yrs5Y
Yes, if they pay taxes, and then they should be given the opportunity to apply for a green card.
@8L44M3ZLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should be required to proceed to citizenship or be deported. They must pay taxes.
@9BNVZ87Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, only if they have paid income taxes within the last year (if they have been a resident for a year, otherwise only for emergencies and diseases) and are actively seeking citizenship or asylum.
@9BNFRBLRepublican2yrs2Y
only if they are paying taxes and helping the economy some how
@96ZBMDHLibertarian3yrs3Y
Life threatening or basic seasonal. Kids should definitely be. Also, forced sign up into some sort of visa seasonal work permit agreeement
@96Q3QRTLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, for no matter what your insurance status, hospitals and emergencies room must provide adequate care if your situation qualifies as an emergency. Many hospitals offer financial assistance, but each has its own procedure. In most instances, you can apply for help with medical bills from the hospital.
@96FVQSM3yrs3Y
In case of emergency or life threatening illness; deport after treatment or they're stable
@96FJWGT3yrs3Y
I don't think it's fair to legal citizens or legally immigrated people to push them aside for illegal immigrants to access healthcare.
@96FHZGMLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if someone needs help, we should help them.
@96FDCM2Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, get rid of government subsidized healthcare. It sucks.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must be either granted citizenship or deported after treatment
@5JBLHDWLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must be either granted citizenship or deported after treatment.
@95S82JWLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, they should go to private healthcare providers, they'll probably get better care anyways.
@95RG8WJLibertarian3yrs3Y
Many non-immigrants do not have access to government-subsidized Healthcare, medical bills have ruined too many financially already and we must take care of the people here legally first
@95HPPJWLibertarian3yrs3Y
I think if they are providing for society and they are hard workers then I say yes.
@95CHRH3Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, however, we should safely deport them and make sure they have a livable house and they should be informed on how to become a legal citizen.
@95CHHKDLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, only if their not related with any serious crime that does not fall under misdemeanor
@959NHK8Libertarian3yrs3Y
No but it should be easier to immigrate
@9583QRBLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, deport all illegal immigrants but make the immigration process easier
@956G4DH3yrs3Y
No, they should only use private healthcare for life-threatening emergencies and be deported after the treatment but make it easier for them to attain citizenship.
@956DWJDLibertarian3yrs3Y
The government should not subsidize healthcare, but people in the United States should have the option to purchase some
@94THS5BLibertarian3yrs3Y
if they work and want to become legal
@94RBXVWLibertarian3yrs3Y
No. Government subsidized healthcare is for citizens only.
@94HXJYJ3yrs3Y
No, but they deserve to receive treatment.
@94CP65Z3yrs3Y
Government shouldn't subsidize healthcare for ANYONE
@949NQZP3yrs3Y
No immigrants are illegal, everyone is equal
@948XQ3CLibertarian3yrs3Y
once they become a legal citizen
@946T3Z7Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, government-funded health care shouldn't exist
@944YCKQLibertarian3yrs3Y
It is a local decision based upon the public health model
@93RKB39Libertarian3yrs3Y
So long as it exists, yes. However government should not subsidize healthcare.
@93HR5LKLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, If they are not criminals they should get guidance to become legal
@93FJSP9Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes. If they pay taxes or are having a life-threatening emergency/is infected with a fatal infectious disease. Afterward, they should be given the choice of becoming a legal citizen through the process that everyone else must go through, or be deported.
@93D5R2DLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, reduce the amount of government subsidies for healthcare until the national spending is under control and only allow illegal immigrants to use private healthcare services as those services are sorely needed by legal citizens and immigrants.
@93BJMT5Independent3yrs3Y
No and we should deport illegal immigrants as a whole not separating there families or putting them in cages like trump did
@938RWBK3yrs3Y
Yes, and they should have help getting documentation
@938C8TVLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes Noone should have to worry about Healthcare
@93789933yrs3Y
Yes, but only for children or life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases
@936ZS8ZLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, until they become a legal citizen they have no rights in america.
@934CC3FLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, because earlier detection and treatment prevents adding more strain on them and society at large at a later date
@9322ZYKLibertarian3yrs3Y
Not until they become full citizens, and also remove restrictions/lower payment required for receiving full citizenship.
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