as a fundamental right of its citizens, whether it should be a privilege to purchase from a private company or whether it is the responsibility of each individual to purchase for himself and his their dependents. Before investigating all aspects of each of these concepts, it is necessary to clearly define the terms. According to Merriam-Webster, right is defined as “morally or socially correct or acceptable; agree with the facts or truth; speaking, acting, or judging in a way that accords with the facts or truth.” Privilege is defined as “a right or benefit granted to some people and not to others; a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud; the advantage that rich and powerful people have over other people in a society.” Finally, Responsibility is defined as “the state of being the person who made something happen; a duty or task that you are required or expected to perform; something you should do because it is morally right, legally required” (Merriam-Webster). Healthcare as a right Universal health coverage is a system that aims to ensure that all people get the healthcare services they need without suffering financial hardship when paying. for them. (World Health Organization). Access to healthcare helps protect you from the extremely high costs of accidents and catastrophic illnesses. According to an article published by the American Journal of Public Health, Americans who have insurance are more likely to take advantage of recommended services such as screening, are less likely to suffer from chronic conditions and are less likely to receive substandard medical services (Wilper, Woolhandler, Lasser, McCor-mick, Bor, & Himmelstein, 2009). Given the greater humanity possessed by insured individuals, many would say that health care is a necessity for all individuals. The most compelling argument for supporting a universal health program in the United States is that it might make sense to follow a model that has proven successful in other developed countries. The United States healthcare system has been called an exception among the world's wealthiest nations because it is the only country that does not provide its citizens with a guarantee of universal health coverage (Schimmel, 2013). Countries that have implemented a coverage guarantee system for all include, but are not limited to, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Taiwan. Although the system varies slightly from country to country, there are some key aspects found in each system.