How Immigration Positively Impacts Social Security and Medicare: A Surprising Perspective

Immigration is often a controversial topic, especially when it comes to its economic impacts. Contrary to popular belief, immigrants — both legal and undocumented — contribute positively to Social Security and Medicare. Immigrants, particularly younger workers, help fund these programs by paying taxes, and because they generally have more children, they also provide a future workforce. Even undocumented immigrants contribute by paying into the system, though they cannot claim benefits. Reducing immigration could increase the tax burden on U.S.-born citizens, while increasing immigration, especially of highly skilled workers, could improve both the labor force and the long-term financial health of Social Security and Medicare.

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