Migranten im Medizinsystem
Ausgabe: 1/2018
64. Jahrgang
Gesundheit für Flüchtlinge: Eine unbestimmte, unübersichtliche und umstrittene Gesundheitsversorgung in Deutschland
According to the law on welfare benefits for asylum seekers (Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz, abbr. AsylbLG) refugees and others are entitled to claim basic health care. This law limits medical care to treatment of acute diseases and pain relief. There are different regulations concerning the access to this welfare benefit in different federal states and municipalities. The access is granted either by health insurance certificate or by an electronic health card. From an ethical point of view, however, it might be questioned whether the scope and implementation of this welfare benefit is sufficient according to fundamental human rights. Moreover, social welfare offices should not be required to report illegal residents who ask for medical support to the Aliens Department.
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