Speculation is that the immigration reform's "registered provisional workers" (or "RPIs") might be able to take advantage of not receiving healthcare benefits to snag jobs from US citizens and permanent residents.
The bill denies health insurance to undocumented workers, who will attempt to become legalized and receive their "blue card." These workers will spend at least ten years under this title, after which time they can apply for permanent residency.
But before they receive their "green cards," they will be working for US companies, including companies that employ more than 50 workers and must, under the Affordable Care Act, provide their employees insurance or pay a fee between $2,000-$3,000. Since RPIs will not be eligible for health insurance, hiring them over a US citizen or permanent resident will save an employer the $2,000-$3,000 a year.
Therefore, a provision meant to bar a benefit from illegal immigrants might actually help them to take jobs from those workers who entered the United States legally.
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