Please try to look into some other way to get group coverage, even if you have to go back to community college. Join an organization if you can.
Individual coverage is always a rip-off, no matter who you get it from. If you fall into certain income guidelines, you may fall under your state's plan.
Imho, unless you drink, smoke or do drugs (prescription or otherwise) to excess, everyone should pay the same for healthcare premiums. If you do the above three things, your healthcare costs from these substances (including bills from drunk driving from third party victims) should be submitted directly to the alcohol and smoking industries (they should be made to set up a fund for this). For prescription drug problems--both the drug companies and anyone who overprescribes should get the bill. As far as illegal drugs, the bill (and of course an arrest warrant) should go to your pusher--you don't tell, no treatment.