I (single male, no dependents, early 50s, a "previously existing condition") am paying approx. $750/month for an ACA "Silver" plan (https://obamacarefacts.com/s

I (single male, no dependents, early 50s, a "previously existing condition") am paying approx. $750/month for an ACA "Silver" plan (https://obamacarefacts.com/silver-plan/ https://obamacarefacts.com/silver-plan/) from Blue Cross/Blue Shield (the only provider in my area). Yes, it is possible to purchase your own healthcare independently. Prior to the ACA, however, things like preexisting conditions were not covered, which is how I know a Symbicort asthma inhaler costs about $700/ea.