I am 57 years old and get my insurance through my husband's job since I am self-employed. Right now I pay about $4000 a year for my premiums, but I have noticed that many things once covered by a co-pay, now require extra money from us, to the tune of $5000 last year. I have Diabetes Type II that is completely controlled by diet. My tests have all been stable for years because I have done what I could with diet and exercise. But I know that once my husband retires, I will not be covered for diabetes under any new plan because it will be a 'pre-existing' condition AND when and if I am covered, it will cost a fortune. We will have the option of paying for insurance through his job once he retires, but it will cost us over $1000 a month. Just when our income goes down we will have to find more money. We have both worked hard, have very little debt--no credit card debt and have paid our mortgage down. We are not living beyond our means. And I am one of the lucky ones because we are relatively healthy and we can at least pay our bills. I would gladly pay more in taxes so that myself and my fellow Americans have health coverage. People rant about "more taxes". Stop and think people--do you really think your taxes will go up the amount that you pay for insurance and medical services? ($12,000 plus a year)? If I paid even $10000 more a year in taxes it would be less than we paid last year in premiums and for medical care. Obama isn't talking about that kind of hike. If we all pay a little more we can take care of each other. I think we need to show up in the streets of Washington, D.C., millions strong to let Congress know that we are not stupid and we will not tolerate being used as pawns in a sick, cynical game of greed anymore.