As Congress proposes sweeping changes to America’s immigration policies, a new study finds that immigrant workers improve Medicare’s finances. These workers contribute billions a year more than immigrant retirees use in medical services. The researchers are quick to point out that “Immigrants, particularly non-citizens, heavily subsidize Medicare”. “Policies that reduce … [Read more...]
How will Immigration Reform Impact the Future of Medicare? (video)
Have you stopped to consider how U.S. immigration laws might impact the future viability of the Medicare and Social Security programs? Robert Reich did. His latest video editorial on how the Baby Boomer generation is bankrupting Medicare and Social Security is thought provoking and timely. Immigration reform is already on the national agenda, but we’ve been focusing on … [Read more...]