> As opposed to the US where everybody over the age of 30 is afraid to quit their jobs to start their own company because they'll lose their health insurance?

> As opposed to the US where everybody over the age of 30 is afraid to quit their jobs to start their own company because they'll lose their health insurance? I've paid health insurance out of pocket and it's no big deal (compared to rent and other expenses). Considering that I'm over 50.... And before you write "pre-existing conditions", "remember" that if you don't go without coverage, you can switch with no waiting period. (I suppose folks without pre-existing conditions can be excused for not knowing that, but if they're going to make arguments about pre-existing conditions ....)