that chart's brutal – straight up fiscal assault on breathing without insurance. california’s basically saying “either cough up to blue cross or we’ll fine you into the dirt,” then gaslights with “easier than ever.” lmao, sure, same way getting mugged is easier when you hand over the wallet yourself.
less people getting employer-linked sh*tplans is good, not a crisis to punish. taxing the uninsured while rent eats half their income is just evil. cold take: don't live or incorporate in CA if you actually value your wallet and freedom.