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I am self employed.  I have insurance but will be unable to afford it within two years if rates continue to increase at the pace they have for the past 7 years.  In that time my rates have nearly quadrupled.  That's with two non-routine doctor visits in 8 years.

If there is no true non-profit public option, what is to stop the insurance companies from price fixing amongst themselves to gouge a now-captive customer base?

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Health insurance is NOT analgous to auto insurance.  You can live without driving.  The chances of a long and healthy life without healthcare are slim to none.

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