Hey, man, it's rough on small businesses, too! I still provide health insurance for my people. At the warehouse., I only have 4 employees, and the rate has been over $490.00 a month for each.
Recently, we formed a buying alliance with several other family businesses (about 240 people) and cut the rate to a little under $375.00 (still with a significant deductible).
From a personal (self employed) or small business owner standpoint, the burden is substantial.
Maby I should consider a Life Of Crime! (LOL)!
Russ