Well, the great thing is the 8% rule. For a person who has no insurance, the increases in price are a very good thing. If the bronze plan will cost you more than 8% of your gross income, you are exempt from the penalty. For older people, this means you can earn upwards of $100,000 a year and pay no penalty for being uninsured.
We are in a bind. My employer offers family ins for purchase but it is $200 more per month than if we purchase the ins through the exchange. We have been fighting Ocare and are seriously considering paying $2400 more per year since my employer plan is not broken. Interesting point: my employer group plan and the exchange family plan are from the same insurance company.