The "free" healthcare you receive often has big, gaping flaws that cost you dearly when you can afford it the least. Single payer systems generally avoid these

The "free" healthcare you receive often has big, gaping flaws that cost you dearly when you can afford it the least. Single payer systems generally avoid these problems, thus while we do spend significantly more tax dollars on healthcare, the common person in the US lives a shorter, sicker life than those in single payer countries. Housing programs are also often unavailable, if you were lucky enough to have got in years ago and stay in compliance with the requirements, then good for you. Most people who need housing assistance will never receive it. Food support (SNAP, EBT & WIC) is essentially only for families, single people & couples get minimal assistance.