Thank you so much for the insight! Per my employer, an employee needs to work 28 hrs/wk to be considered a full-time, eligible employee. The key here seems to be the commitment to work full-time, i.e. a consistent minimum of 28 hrs/wk week after week, month after month. For nearly six years now, I have generally worked a part-time schedule (less than 25 hrs/wk). While I have occasionally worked more than 28 hrs/wk, I generally have not and have not committed to doing so.
The conclusion here seems to be that my husband and I should be fine to take the self employed health insurance deduction for now. He is solely doing self-employed work now, and I am not eligible for my employer's health plan. If my level of commitment to my work changes, we can re-assess.
I really appreciate your help! Thank you.
