The "Myth" that Health Care Reform Won't Cover Illegal Aliens, Is Itself a Myth

The 47 million uninsured are generally very healthy. That is why they don't need healthcare, choose not to pay for insurance or have not already fallen on government programs like Medicaid. There is only a small number that need intensive medical care. The vast majority require routine physicals and general maintenance care. If there are 47 million people uninsured, there are some 250 million plus who are already getting care who are being taken care of now. The 47 million don't need specialists generally. They simply need competent young doctors who can provide a general physical, treat the most common of illnesses and have the knowledge to know when to refer.