Thanks, Erik. That is the kind of input I am looking for.

(Does the above response satisfy the Moore Rules of UT Etiquette. <bg>)

>>Any self-employed contractors, consultants, etc. out there who must take care of their own health insurance? I would welcome suggestions. In my case, I am not self-employed and don't expect to be any time soon but I expect to be working short term positions where I would simply prefer to find quality health insurance and pay for it myself.
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>>Thanks.
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>I use Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Very reasonable, and it's hard to find a doctor that doesn't accept BCBS. I pay about $70/month.