In the US, that public healthcare system would almost certainly cost you less than you are currently already paying for private healthcare insurance, or the exp

In the US, that public healthcare system would almost certainly cost you less than you are currently already paying for private healthcare insurance, or the expectation cost of healthcare in the long run if you're not insured. It's not like it would be adding a new tax where you end up with less take home pay. One way or another, you'd end up with more take home pay. Even if you don't currently have private healthcare insurance. It's effectively free money.