The facts
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released August 4, 2026 found that a clear majority of Democrats now consider universal health care an 'essential' party position.
The United States spent $4.9 trillion on health care in 2023 — about 17.6% of GDP, roughly double what most peer countries spend, per CMS data.
About 25 million Americans, or 7.6% of the population, still lacked health insurance in 2023 according to the Census Bureau.
The Congressional Budget Office in 2022 estimated a single-payer 'Medicare for All'-style system could raise federal spending by roughly $3 trillion per year.
Every other G7 country — Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan — guarantees universal health coverage through its national government.
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