Indenpedent contractor Vs employee status

hey all. I know this question has been asked multiple times. I've read what I could but some things don't apply to me. I've already signed a contract in ny as a hospital employee. Benefits aren't fantastic (no maternity leave or other shiny things I've heard usacs offers). I'm newly married and plan for no kids for at least two years. Location is far from the city so I don't have to worry about those crazy manhattan taxes. My concern is that I'm thinking of asking to change my contract to... Indenpedent contractor Vs employee status
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