I know the medical centers won't be happy about this, but it's high time we quit underwriting the insurance polices of those who break into our nation.
I will say one thing though. If the federal government is going to continue to force hospitals to provide care to anyone who shows up at the door, it's not right to then deny payment for that care.
Time to single out illegals and tell them the gig is up. Health care down... education to go...
As the problem continues to grow, so does my utter dislike for these criminals who have invaded our country. The solutions I come up with are getting more and more extreme.
Maybe I misunderstand you...do you think the healthcare industry will be disappointed if the administration makes it more difficult for illegals to force healthcare providers to render services on uninsured patients?
While the burden of healthcare for illegal immigrants is not financially catastrophic up where I live...yet...it IS catastrophic for many institutions in states with unusually large populations.
Additionally, the burden on the overcrowded Emergency Rooms alone that impacts the ability of insured citizens (or any citizen) to receive emergency health care is adversely impacted because the emergency rooms are full to the brim with people seeking routine healthcare.
Not all care, just emergency care. The question is whether chemotherapy is considered emergency care or not. If the Federal government says it is not, and the state says yes it is, then it has to be resolved. The Federal government will not provide matching Medicaid funds. If NY State feels so strongly about it, let their taxpayers pay for the entire treatment, not just half. Problem solved.