Holy shit, from an Australian perspective this is the most fucked up dystopian shit possible, like over in aus, people who are unemployed and on government benefits (Centrelink (monthly payments), subsidised housing (usually around 59 bucks a month, but shitty quality), and Medicare (covers virtually anything aside from expensive scans and diagnostics)), would probably be living a much better life than many veterans, or would probably be slightly better than the Medicare tier you mentioned.

You Americans ought to threaten your government and healthcare sector in such a way they are terrified of not reaching your demands. This shit is what a population would have a revolution over.