FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to ‘illegal immigrants’

Here’s a closer look at the facts:CLAIM: Democrats shut down the government because they want to give free health care to immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package. However, immigrants in the U.S. illegally are not eligible for any federal health care programs, including insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. Health care premiums for millions of Americans could skyrocket if Congress fails to extend tax credits that many people use to buy insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Some states use their own money, not federal funds, to provide health care to immigrants who don’t have lawful status.