So I'm an independent contractor in Canada and I think my wife and I have fallen in love with California. Without dealing with cost of living adjustments I'm curious how independent contractors deal with health care - we're a family of 4 and my wife does not work but is doing her PhD so that may not be for too long.<p>Thing is, I've chosen family time over maximum income so it is possible that health care prohibits us from moving until my wife can work (visa issies aside for now).<p>Thanks!<p>We're think more Southern California but I haven't ruled out my contacts at Google and Facebook as possible job options. But I'm 42 with kids 10 and 12 and not sure if I really want to work in those environments.