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The 2 biggest reasons are, it would take a larger upfront investment (but not as much as you’d think, i’d be recouped rapidly) and governments are notoriously short term thinking as they care about the next election not down the road. So something which gets the biggest results in 4+ years is a no go.
Plus there is a not insignificant, but very influential number of voters who will instantly be turned off by it. Giving people something for free is often seen as a negative by many (I didn’t get it that easy, I worked for my life, low lives leeching on us hard workers, etc) even if it actually benefits them too. Reduced homelessness has a significant ROI for governments and needing to spend less later which means everything is better all around, which benefits everyone.
Healthcare worker in a hospital setting here (resident physician).
If you go to the emergency department or are hospitalized, call and ask for an itemized bill. It’ll make your actual cost lower since there are otherwise a lot of bs fees. You can also ask to speak to a financial advocate. Your can negotiate for a lower price or see what financial assistance programs or payment plans you can use. Many hospitals also have hardship waivers, waivers for a few days of short-term rehab, or supply for short-term medications. They also have charity care programs and can offer sliding scale discounts.
Regardless of if you have insurance, you can ask about these options. I always share these with patients since I hate the upcharge with a burning passion.
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