Medicaid was created to help American citizens in need, but it’s being strained by policies that extend benefits to those here illegally. The truth is, illegal immigrants aren’t eligible for regular Medicaid, yet they’re getting millions in emergency care at taxpayer expense. This isn’t fair to hardworking citizens who fund the system.
New York’s emergency Medicaid program has exploded to 480,000 enrollees—almost all undocumented immigrants. That’s a 1,200% increase since 2014. This surge is draining resources meant for vulnerable Americans. While politicians claim “emergency only,” the massive growth shows systemic abuse.
Nationwide, half of all illegal immigrant adults have no health insurance. Yet they still receive costly emergency treatments funded by taxpayers. Regular citizens see their Medicaid stretched thin while illegal immigrants access care without contributing. This imbalance hurts everyday Americans footing the bill.
House Republicans tried to fix this by targeting loopholes that allow benefits for children and pregnant women here legally. But even that modest step faces opposition. The system is broken when citizens wait in line behind those breaking our laws.
Emergency Medicaid costs keep climbing while politicians ignore the crisis. New York’s program now covers 7% of total Medicaid recipients—most concentrated in liberal cities like New York. This isn’t about compassion; it’s about reckless spending prioritizing non-citizens over citizens.
American families struggle with medical costs while illegal immigrants get free emergency care. Medicaid should serve citizens first, not become a magnet for those violating immigration laws. Taxpayers are tired of subsidizing lawbreakers through programs meant for the neediest Americans.
The solution starts with enforcing immigration laws and cutting off benefits to those here illegally. No more emergency Medicaid for undocumented adults. Protect our borders and prioritize citizens. That’s common sense and basic fairness for taxpayers.
Hardworking Americans deserve a system that puts them first. Medicaid must return to its original purpose: helping struggling citizens, not bankrolling illegal immigration. It’s time for leaders to stand up for taxpayers and fix this injustice.
