Still, though: For a country that seemingly idolizes entrepreneurship, why we don’t provide people who want to strike out and try something new and daring with an easy public option for insuring their own health is fucking beyond me.
@bikepedantic I did the math on becoming an independent consultant in 2004. As someone with a pre-existing medical condition, it was not financially feasible at all.
@bikepedantic Big business does *not* want employees to have that kind of freedom. Keeping insurance tied to your employment is part of the plan.
New Day One Law: Everyone appearing on Shark Tank is asked their health insurance situation.