Inmates getting Benefits

ObamaCare has helped millions of people get affordable health insurance for them and their families. But now a few states are trying to enroll prison inmates into the health care system to try to help cut costs for the counties and the states around the nation. But is this loophole in the Affordable Health Care Act good for the government and should it be outlawed?

                This loophole found by a few states across the country is a plan to make sure the state does not have to pay for the costs of an inmate being sick. The costs would go back to the federal government and would save states such as Iowa millions of dollars just throughout one year. This could be a very bad thing for President Obama and for Congress as this would add unwanted expenses for taxpayers.

                Personally I believe this should be outlawed. If killers and rapists are getting the same care at no costs to the state it just is not fair. There should be no loophole and it should be voided in the bill. Nothing good will come out of this. States should take responsibility and pay for their inmates and not shoot it back at the government.

                If this is held up, taxpayers will have to most likely pay for these expenses. Even though the people pay for this sort of thing the cost will go up and hurt the economy in the long run. Not only will you be paying for it but it will be paying for inmates who don’t always deserve what other people who can’t afford health insurance. This should be shot down right away to make sure it protects only free citizens in the United States.