I have been covering my family with Blue Cross & Blue Shield for over 20 yrs now !!! and I got to say it has gone up every year at a pretty big rate. When I first got our policy for me and my wife, I was paying around $800.00 bi monthly for an 80/20 $500.00 deductible. I now pay $2200.00 bi monthly for the same exact policy I have had for 20 yrs !! Being self employed has it's good and bad points.
Add fuel costs, labor, chemicals, equipment purchases and repairs then throw in all your household and shop expenses,throw in Buisness Insurance and if your lucky you have something left over to brag about...lol...then your kid tells you there getting married and they want a big wedding.....ENOUGH ALREADY !!! Screw this I'm going to bed.