This data shows the barriers that nonelderly adults face depending on their insurance status.

My opinion: Implementing universal healthcare in the US would promote both benefits and negative impacts. However, I strongly believe that having universal healthcare will provide more pros than cons. Due to no health insurance and the ability to afford medical services, more than 26,000 Americans die each year (Tanne, 2008). Yes, it is important to take note of the economy. But we need people to run the economy as well, right? Then our focus should be on saving more lives and giving them, their medical needs.

The Pandemic: If there is anything the pandemic has put a dent in, other than people’s jobs and incomes are their mental health. For instance, England’s National Health Insurance has all their resident covered even for mental health services (Shah, 2017).

It’s obvious that those who do not have health insurance are classified as low-income. In France, there is the cost for their residents for doctor visits, inpatient stays, and dental and vision services [except] for low-income people, those with chronic illness or disabilities, and pregnant women and children (Shah, 2017). Likewise, the US should impede a policy to help those with low income. They are already struggling as it is and neglecting their health because of not being able to afford the co-pays, etc., so why do we just let it happen until it is too late?