According to Article 25 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, passed on December 10, 1948, "everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of herself and of her family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond her control."

SCSJ believes that the best way to achieve quality healthcare for everyone in the United States is through a comprehensive reform of the healthcare system and implementation of a strong public option for health insurance.