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xmas74

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3. It also covers undocumented pregnant women.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 01:22 PM

14 hrs ago

The reason for it is because once that baby is born it will be an American citizen through birthright. It deserves the best shot at a good beginning and to receive the benefits it is entitled to as a citizen.

Personally, I think all women deserve it during pregnancy no matter income or citizen status. I also think all babies should be enrolled automatically at birth but that's just me.

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Yes, Medicaid covers undocumented immigrants when they show up at the ER. [View all] Swede 14 hrs ago OP

Just like they do for Americans traveling in Europe. surfered 14 hrs ago #1

Message auto-removed Name removed 14 hrs ago #2

It also covers undocumented pregnant women. xmas74 14 hrs ago #3

My guess is that maga counts every single HR visit cost Klarkashton 14 hrs ago #4

"Less than 1% of Total Medicaid Spending Goes to Emergency Care for Noncitizen Immigrants" J_William_Ryan 13 hrs ago #5

Also, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) was passed in 1986 during Reagan's administration. CrispyQ 13 hrs ago #6

So someone arrives in the ER alone and unconscious. applegrove 13 hrs ago #7