Claim: Several readers have e-mailed us about a report from the Congressional Research Service that they say proves illegal immigrants will have coverage under the proposed House health care plan. In fact, that report says exactly what we concluded yesterday: The bill does not provide coverage for illegal immigrants, but there's no enforcement mechanism explicitly specified. The newly created Health Choices Commissioner would be responsible for deciding how applicants for the affordability credits would need to prove their eligibility.
Fact-check: Immigrants and Insurance - FactCheck.org
Verdict: several readers have e-mailed us about a report from the congressional research service that they say proves illegal immigrants will have coverage under the proposed house health care plan. in fact, that report says exactly what we concluded yesterday: the bill does not provide coverage for illegal immigrants, but there's no enforcement mechanism explicitly specified. the newly created health choices commissioner would be responsible for deciding how applicants for the affordability credits would need to prove their eligibility.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jess Henig
Date published: 2009-09-11T21:24:52