COBRA costs more than my rent, what did you do? (Buffalo)

I just got my COBRA paperwork and the deadline to decide is close. It has been weighing on me all week. My old employer will not help with the premium. Is the decision time really that tight?

If you have a planned treatment, COBRA can make sense for a few months. Otherwise look at the marketplace first.

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