COBRA costs more than my rent, what did you do? - 4 months and counting

The COBRA quote for my family is $900 a month and I do not know how to afford it. I worked as a medical assistant before this. My spouse has a chronic condition, so dropping coverage feels risky. How did you decide?

I priced both side by side: total yearly cost, doctors in network and the deductible. Marketplace was cheaper for us, but only because our doctors were covered.

Check what the notice says about the election period and when coverage starts. Mine allowed a short window to choose.