That comment was referring to the fact that we already pay for poor people health care as in when they visit the emergency room. It had nothing at all to do with tax neutrality. Of course this won't be tax neutral. We have a progressive income tax system so obvioulsy the more you earn the more you'll pay. If you don't like that idea: earn less money and see if that makes you happy.
I'll repeat: taxes will need to go up to pay for this program. So what, instead of paying for private insurance or having your wages reduced because your employer pays for your insurance you will pay more in federal income taxes and get guaranteed coverage. Getting rid of the health insurance middle-men COULD mean less costs per capita and/or very little in tax increases.
As far as those earning more having to pay more: this is something that you pay for and HOPE you won't need it until you are very old.
