[tempsy]

if you're working a regular job then that's not true because employers heavily subsidize your premium or pay for it in full if you're working full time.

if you're self employed then your health care premium is 100% tax deductible

[lotsofpulp]

Half of Americans don’t have employer sponsored health insurance:

https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/coverage-at-...