Only a problem in a socialized model.  In a purely private model, they eventually run out of money and die off, or insurance companies penalize the fuck out of them for being lardbeasts. Note: not trying to get political here, I know there are tons of other reasons to support or oppose socialized medicine. Just pointing out that as a libertarian, I don't care about the "resource drain" problem. They're just wasting their own money - until they run out.