But, then again, would I need to pay that much?  

If an adequate and evenly spread tax system spread the financial burden equally among all taxpayers?  And, if single payer and associated policies worked to control medical care pricing? 

There is, in my mind, a determinable pool of dollars that are currently being paid into the American healthcare system.  I think that amount drops dramatically if there is a single payer system.

Individual taxes go up.  No question (as should big business' in any event, whether OR NOT there is a single payer system).  But what is received in exchange is guaranteed access to healthcare, regardless of what we now as the "private cost", because the concept of private cost (except for "extra" stuff I'm sure the healthcare industry will find a way to sell) basically disappears for basic healthcare.  I have no problem with a situation like that.  And, I think it would be expense neutral, if not better, for those who have diligently kept insured.