The real truth is, Obama and his Ilk knew EXACTLY what this would cost in the long run, but they knew if they gave REAL numbers, it probably wouldn't have passed. And yes, ILLEGALS can sign up for it right now. their coverage might be temporary, but nothing will happen to them when they are caught. I personally signed up 2 families that were here illegally. We answered ALL questions truthfully and they had 4-6 months to prove they were eligible for the covered. If they can't prove it, they just get dropped, but there's not much to stop them from reapplying.