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Suggestion regarding illegals' use of our hospital emergency rooms

This topic contains 4 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by  MC Lambeth 11 years, 5 months ago.

  • Vicki Call Brooks, 12 years ago

    I concur. Illegals by definition should not be granted ANY rights. Show proof of citizenship upon entering ANY er/hospital. If it is a state law to treat them, we need to change this. it’s harsh but needs to be done.

    MC Lambeth, 12 years ago

    Treatment regardless of citizenship is indeed a federal law: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/index.html?redirect=/emtala/

    MC Lambeth
    Policy Analyst, Texans for Greg Abbott

    Timothy Matthew Miller, 11 years ago

    Ms. Lambeth,

    While it is a federal law, so is the Affordable Care Act and Texas has already taken steps to not follow it so why should this be any different?
    Just curious.

    MC Lambeth, 11 years ago

    In short, the constitutional challenges against EMTALA failed, as it is only a directive for hospitals that participate in Medicare, whereas the ACA imposes a individual mandate. The ACA has been and continues to be challenged in courts by numerous states, mostly based on federal overreach into state sovereignty.

    Best,

    MC Lambeth
    Policy Analyst, Texans for Greg Abbott

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