Fox 32 in Chicago reported on Saturday that Illinois has expanded its free health program to include health benefits for immigrant seniors (that includes undocumented immigrants–aka illegal aliens ages 55 to 64).
The article lists the services that will be provided:
Covered services include doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
To qualify for the free health care, immigrants need to:
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- Be between the ages of 55-64.
- Be either an undocumented immigrant or a legal permanent resident of the United States for less than five years.
- Have household income is at or below $18,754 for one person; $25,268 for two people.
The free health care will expand even further on July 1 to cover eligible adults ages 42 to 54.
The obvious question is, “Is the same healthcare available to people in Illinois who have been legally in America for more than five years?” Are Americans obligated to pay for healthcare for people who are not legally in their country? How is this not a draw that will encourage more illegal migration to America?
Your tax dollars at work (if you live in Illinois).