Congressman introduces bill to exclude illegal immigrants from Medicaid – Washington Examiner
A summary of the article:
Congressman Kevin Kiley, a Republican from California, has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting states like California from allowing illegal immigrants to enroll in Medicaid. kiley argues that this move could save California approximately $6.5 billion annually, especially after the state’s decision to expand Medicaid to include all illegal immigrants in january 2024.He asserts that the bill prioritizes taxpayer-funded healthcare for American citizens and legal residents, highlighting concerns that many enrolled in Medicaid are struggling to access medical care. kiley’s proposal comes amid California’s ongoing legal and political battles related to immigration policies, including efforts to counteract federal government actions on the matter.
Congressman introduces bill to exclude illegal immigrants from Medicaid
(The Center Square) – Congressman Kevin Kiley, R-California, has introduced a bill that would prevent states such as California from allowing illegal immigrants to enroll in Medicaid. Kiley estimates this would save California $6.5 billion per year; in January 2024, the state expanded Medicaid enrollment to include all illegal immigrants.
“This common sense legislation ensures that taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits are preserved for those who lawfully qualify, prioritizing the needs of American citizens and legal residents while promoting fairness and fiscal responsibility,” Kiley said in a statement on the bill.
Kiley also noted that many Americans enrolled in Medicaid, a taxpayer-funded public healthcare system for low-income individuals, are already struggling to find doctors.
“California is spending $6.5 billion each year providing free health care to everyone here illegally,” Kiley said Kiley X. “Meanwhile, many of our own citizens can’t even get in to see a doctor.”
California, which has sanctuary state laws limiting state and local law enforcement agencies from actively assisting federal immigration officials, is currently in a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom to “Trump-proof” the state, chiefly by providing $25 million for state and local lawsuits against the Trump administration, and another $25 million for legal aid, largely for deportation defense.
California is home to approximately 2.7 million illegal immigrants, andfiled a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants. A preliminary injunction against the order is now in effect until the matter can be fully adjudicated in court.
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