Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Programs for Illegal Immigrants in Illinois
A state audit found that taxpayers in Illinois paid $1.6 billion for healthcare programs for illegal immigrants since 2020. The audit revealed overspending and mismanagement by Governor JB Pritzker. Federal reimbursement was not sought for eligible services, and some state money was spent on citizens or those eligible for federal programs. Pritzker halted the program in 2023 due to high costs, and later diverted rental assistance money to house illegals. Sanctuary states, including Illinois, planned to offer housing, food, and healthcare to migrants. Pritzker proposed cutting funding for a program to save $330 million.