Yes, Senate Democrats Have Shut Down the Government Over Giving Health Care to Illegal Aliens

To vote for a continuing resolution (CR), the Senate Democrats are demanding in part that Congress resume Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act premium subsidy policies that open the door for illegal aliens to receive government benefits. 71109, Alien Medicaid Eligibility. This provision changed immigration terminology that is used to determine whether an individual is eligible for Medicaid benefits. 71301/71302, Permitting Premium Tax Credit Only for Certain Individuals and Disallowing Premium Tax Credit During Periods of Medicaid Ineligibility Due to Alien Status. ConclusionSuch welfare and other benefits given to illegal aliens facilitate and prolong illegal immigration in the U.S. at great cost to the American taxpayer.