COBRA costs more than my rent, what did you do? after 11 years as a data-entry clerk

The COBRA quote for my family is $950 a month and I do not know how to afford it. My old employer will not help with the premium.

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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.