Yes, it’s true that health insurance is very, very expensive, but however expensive it may be, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will save money by not having insurance. For example, let’s say that you have an insurance plan that costs you $200 per month ($200 a month is probably about average for a single private insurance plan, outside of potential employer coverage). Annually, you’ll be paying $2,400 for your health care coverage. If for any reason during the course of the year you are hospitalized for any reason, you could end up spending at least $2,400 while being hospitalized. A minor car accident can cost thousands of dollars, and major illnesses, cancer, etc. can cost hundreds of thousands, if not more.

Just keep the big picture in mind when considering health care coverage.