As both sides of the political aisle duke it out, Blumberg’s professional opinion is as follows:
“[Free healthcare for illegal immigrants could cause] strong incentives for people with serious health problems to enter the country or remain longer than their visas allow in order to get government-funded care.”
It’s also important to note that countries with government-run healthcare systems often bar illegal immigrants from care, with the exception of emergency services.
Should Government Have a Place in Healthcare?
The present field of Democrat presidential candidates believes that government ought to regulate healthcare. Additionally, left-wing candidates have championed kicking Americans off private healthcare in exchange for a system like Medicare-for-All.
If progressives get their way, taxes will increase in order to fund Medicare-for-All. Democrats, such as Bernie Sanders, believe that the trade-off is worth it; however, this is debatable depending on which Americans one talks to.
Under a program which provides free healthcare to illegal immigrants, taxes would surge even more. Higher taxes means less money for hardworking Americans. Presently, it’s unclear whether or not Democrat candidates believe this is a trade off which the nation will smile upon.
