You split my statement up, it was meant as a whole.

> why do you assume that it will happen on the backs of hard working people?

Because we already do. The federal government pays for up to $220/month for individual health insurance. If you make between like 22k and 50k you get a subsidy included in your premium payment. Which is called a median "silver" plan. In most places it's better coverage and support than provided by large corporations as "benefits", completely free, no hoops, sign up online. State regulated health insurance the only legal option I have as a business owner. If I or my business makes over a certain amount I pay extra OVER the cost of the plan. Meaning I have to pay more for the same insurance coverage because I made more than the threshold for median income. But if my total anual income (including the business) makes less than about 48k/yr I can get money back on my insurance premium. If I make $22,500/year or less, _and_ choose a silver insurance package, my insurance is completely paid for. If I choose better coverage I pay the difference.

This isn't even medicare or medicaid, which is arguably worse in terms of providers, paperwork, and support.

I have a family member, who refuses to work. He over 30 now, and never works. He lives off disability, believes the world owes him housing, food, water, and his regular ER visit and refill on medial marijuana script. Whos funding his ability to live like this? Whos paying for his ability to remain unemployed, get high, and play video games all day?

Does he deserve to get turned down for a legitimate issue, absolutely not, and you don't get to paint me as evil for suggesting that not _everyone_ that appears in the hospital deserves to get FREE attention.