In reality, immigrants without legal status are not eligible for federally funded health insurance. Certain lawfully present groups, such as green card holders, asylum seekers, and refugees, may qualify for Medicaid or ACA subsidies, though eligibility was restricted under Trump’s policies earlier this year.
Democrats’ current negotiations focus on reversing Medicaid cuts, extending ACA subsidies set to expire in December, and reinstating access for lawfully present immigrants who lost eligibility. These measures do not extend free coverage to undocumented immigrants, contradicting Republican claims.
When questioned about the assertions, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed them as false. “Of course not,” Jeffries stated in a CNBC interview. “And thank you for asking that question, because this is also an outright lie.” The dispute highlights the deep partisan divide as Congress races against time to avoid a government shutdown while addressing health care policy.
