Implementing a universal healthcare system would require massive government spending, increasing the national debt and potentially leading to higher taxes. The U.S. cannot afford such a costly program. A 2022 study by the Mercatus Center estimated the cost at $32.6 trillion over 10 years.

When healthcare is guaranteed, people may become less responsible for their own health, adopting unhealthy lifestyles or neglecting preventive measures, knowing that treatment will always be available.