re: #420 Killgore Trout

Yeah, that’s my thought too. It’s a harsh reality for the opponents of healthcare reform. They hate to hear these stories because it disrupts their political narrative so I understand the attacks. I think for most small entrepreneurs in Oregon this is close to catastrophic. If I hadn’t paid off my mortgage recently it certainly would have been for me. Even I’m starting to think that self employment might not be a realistic option anymore. If the increases keep up like this and reform doesn’t pass then self employment just isn’t viable.

Killgore - I’m going to suggest that you call them and talk to them.
That increase just doesn’t sound right.
They may have made an error, and if so, you need to get it straightened out, they aren’t going to notice it on their own.

At the very least, you need to ask them why these increases have been so substantial and what sort of increases do they envision for the future.