I am seriously thinking about moving out of the US because of this issue. My husband has reached happy Medicare but I am 56 and have at least 12 more years of paying 8K a year for an "affordable care act"/Obamacre plan. Were it not for Obamacare I wouldn't be able to get health insurance, despite being really healthy. One pre-existing condition, like being pregnant or having a diagnosis of depression from 20 years ago, is enough for a "pre-existing condition." I'd happily pay more for gas, cell phone, and taxes to be free of this burden. I'll pay over $100K before I'm free of this burden. Would love to not get any insurance but I've seen people's lives ruined by taking even a small break in coverage.