“Yes. I'm still covered by my parents' policy for the rest of the year. I'm not sure what I'll do after that, but I'm sure I'll work something out. I might end up getting it through school.”

— Shawna Trarbach, University of Oregon student, Eugene, Ore.

“No. I can't afford it. I'm spending most of my money on trying to go back to school and working on various musical projects.”

— Eric Jackson, cook/musician, Lawrence

“Yes, I sure do. I get it through my job. It's not bad.”

— Meaghan Malherbe, assistant manager, Olathe

“Yeah. My work pays for half of my dental coverage and all of my medical.”

— Warren Gerstner, supervisor, Thousand Oaks, Calif.