Bought my books for Fall term today, brainstorming insurance ideas too

I start back to school in 2 weeks from today. I logged into my school account and bought all of my books online from the school's online store. This is a lot more convenient than going down to the campus bookstore and they actually encourage students to do it this way. It's handy because they show up at my door via UPS and I'm ready to go.

Also, the wife and I sat down and were trying to figure out our health insurance situation, or lack thereof. As I said earlier, I've had insurance for nearly all my life but being self employed I had to self pay. But with the monthly bill hitting $2,000, the camel's back finally broke and we had to let it go. The fun thing is that I have Type 2 diabetes and so when trying to apply for any other cheaper plan I automatically get denied. It's a classic situation of "I want insurance but can't buy it anyway". Pre-existing conditions automatically kick you out, even if you have the money, you can't buy coverage. Who at age 44 doesn't have ANY pre-existing conditions of some sort?????

I can cope without insurance, but it pains me that I can't provide my 12 year old daughter with insurance to see the doctor. I feel like a failure as a parent to be able to take care of my girl. So, we're trying to see if we qualify for the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool, which is the state-run plan to cover the "uncoverable". I want to at least get something, anything for my daughter even if it means going without for a while.

My freelance work is keeping me pretty busy this month which is a blessing though which is hopefully a slight hint that the economy is trying to swing back.

Anybody out there in the same insurance place as me and what did you do about it?