A new White House memorandum has revealed a striking plan from Democrats that could significantly impact American taxpayers. This plan, embedded in their continuing resolution (CR), seeks to repeal several key healthcare reforms instituted under President Trump. These reforms, collectively known as America First healthcare policies, aimed to protect U.S. citizens from bearing the financial burden of medical care costs for illegal immigrants.
The memo indicates that if Democrats proceed with their proposal, taxpayers could be responsible for nearly $200 billion in healthcare benefits for non-citizens over the next ten years. This staggering amount is almost equivalent to the total funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the same period.
The Working Families Tax Cut Act (WFTCA), signed into law by Trump, was specifically designed to prevent taxpayer dollars from subsidizing healthcare for illegal immigrants. It implemented measures that included ending Medicaid and Medicare funding for most non-citizens, closing loopholes that allowed states to redirect federal funds, and eliminating subsidies under Obamacare for immigrants below the poverty line.
The details outlined in the new memorandum paint a concerning picture regarding the consequences of repealing these protections. According to the memo, the Democratic proposal would:
- Reroute a staggering $193 billion towards healthcare for illegal immigrants, which could be reallocated to better serve American citizens.
- Overturn safeguards against fraud and abuse in federal programs.
- Cancel a $50 billion investment aimed at improving rural healthcare.
- Withdraw expanded Health Savings Accounts that benefit ten million Americans.
- Eliminate work requirements for able-bodied adults, effectively reviving outdated welfare policies.
The financial ramifications listed in the memo break down as follows: $91.4 billion to restore Obamacare funding for non-citizens, $34.6 billion to reopen funding loopholes, $28.2 billion for emergency care reimbursements for illegal aliens, and more. Altogether, these allocations add up to a total of $192.8 billion.
Democrats have been accused of promoting a narrative through their media allies that dismisses concerns about funding for illegal immigrant healthcare as unjustified. However, as a prominent political figure stated, “It’s not something that we made up. It’s not a talking point. It is in the text of the bill that they initially gave to us to reopen the government.”
The new memo starkly contrasts the Democrats’ proposals with Trump’s reforms, highlighting how the latter had prioritized healthcare for American citizens. Key points from the memo include:
- Almost $200 billion would be spent on healthcare for non-citizens over the next decade—enough to fully fund CHIP.
- Medicaid would be required to pay higher rates for emergency care rendered to illegal aliens compared to American citizens, including the elderly and disabled.
- Loopholes allowing California to exploit federal funding for illegal alien healthcare would be reinstated.
- Improper asylum claims would again enable non-citizens to receive Medicaid.
- Obamacare subsidies for non-citizens would be reinstated, leaving low-income American citizens without comparable benefits.
The situation illustrates the stark differences between the approaches taken by the two major political parties regarding healthcare funding and immigration policy. The memo provides concrete evidence of the costs associated with these proposed changes, reinforcing the argument for maintaining protections rooted in Trump’s healthcare reforms to ensure Americans come first.
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