Insurance I had as self-employed for 12 years gave up in 2015 and would not renew. Crap bronze plan with highest possible deductible is almost 4x what I was pay

Insurance I had as self-employed for 12 years gave up in 2015 and would not renew. Crap bronze plan with highest possible deductible is almost 4x what I was paying. The part I particularly don't like is that this is compulsory. I'd rather see private insurance destroyed than expanded under penalty threats. Or better, go back to barter.