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Originally Posted by Bill14564
I see a difference between being given a medicaid "card" to use for health insurance and medicaid funds being given to hospitals that provide emergency services to the uninsured. Still, there are some States that provide a limited amount of direct medicaid coverage to undocumented individuals.
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Same pants, different pockets...
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In the case of treating the uninsured, what would you have the emergency rooms do? Should they leave someone untreated if they don't have insurance? Should they ascertain someone's citizenship or immigration status and only leave the undocumented untreated? I don't like the immigration situation any more than anyone else but I can't see leaving people to die in the waiting room or allowing hospitals to go broke and close because those they save cannot pay.
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Nice straw man...
But thanks for reinforcing the reason for controlling our borders...
Oh, and here's a pro tip: Many hospitals have already closed due to all of the "free" care given to illegal immigrants...
Texas Dr. Antonio Falcon: We’re Facing A Catastrophic Situation On The Border | KFF Health News
A Hospital on Border Going Over the Edge - Los Angeles Times
At Yuma's hospital, migrants are taking beds from local residents - Washington Times
Hospital Stuck With $20 Million Bill for Medical Care to Illegal Migrants
And finally (Everybody drink!)
L.A. Emergency Rooms Full of Illegal Immigrants | Fox News