The lack of universal health care in the United States has long been a pressing issue that negatively impacts millions of people across the nation. With an estimated 28 million Americans uninsured, many are forced to choose between essential medical care and other vital necessities, such as food and housing. The current system, which relies heavily on private insurance, often leaves individuals facing high costs and insufficient coverage.

As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the cost of healthcare in the United States—both for individuals and the government—is by far the one of the highest, yet the United States also has the worst health outcomes overall of any high-income nation. However with this information, 91% of Americans are insured, with 29% of people with employer coverage and 44% of those with individual market or marketplace coverage are underinsured, meaning they have gaps in coverage. Nearly 50% of Americans have skipped or delayed care because of the cost. 

Universal health care has proven successful in nations across the globe, from Canada to the United Kingdom and beyond. Each of these nations has managed to balance quality, affordability, and accessibility in healthcare. It's time for the U.S. to adopt a similar model, a system designed to cover every single American, providing necessary treatments without financial ruin.

Some concerns expressed by public and policy makers are the initial cost of this switch to a universal healthcare system. This cost would be up to trillions of dollars but, These costs would include those related to: physical and technological infrastructural changes to the healthcare system, including at the government level (i.e., federal, state, local) as well as the level of the provider and insuring/treating a significant largely unhealthy segment of the population. These cost however would come with benefits such as being able to give necessary medical care to previously uninsured people and giving insured people easier access to things such as prescricptions. 

 By implementing universal health care, we can eliminate the inequities in health coverage and focus on preventative care, which in turn reduces overall long-term healthcare costs. It ensures that no one has to choose between medicine and other essentials of life, and most importantly, it saves lives. 

The push for universal health care is not only a humanitarian cause but also an economic one. According to a Harvard study, medical debt is a leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., affecting individuals and families regardless of their economic background. Universal health care could alleviate this burden, allowing citizens to contribute to the economy without the shadow of debt.

We urge policymakers, both at federal and state levels, to prioritize this shift in healthcare policy. It is upon us to work towards a future where healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

Join us in making a universal health care system in America, a necessary change for a healthier, more equitable future. Help our cause by signing this petition to make universal healthcare a reality for all.