"So fully 73 percent of 'lost' coverage would arise from individuals making a choice to exit the marketplace after the federal government ceased requiring every American to purchase insurance.  CBO analysts apparently believe the mandate has mystical influence over consumers' decisions, unlike other incentives built into Republican bills..."

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/07/24/revealed-vast-majority-of-cbos-lost-coverage-projections-come-from-repeal-of-individual-mandate-n2358719

I think people who need help, should get help.  Gov't is not the only answer.  Gov't doesn't have any money.  They have to take it first.