It's called COBRA and it's basically a system that allows you to keep paying for your insurance for a limited time after you lose your employment. https://www.

It's called COBRA and it's basically a system that allows you to keep paying for your insurance for a limited time after you lose your employment. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra So, it's not really public healthcare at all, but as close to a literal safety net as you'll see here. The individual still needs to find a way to pay for it with no income.