COBRA costs more than my rent, what did you do?, graphic designer here

I was offered COBRA and the monthly cost is more than I expected as a graphic designer. My spouse has a chronic condition, so dropping coverage feels risky. How did you decide?

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

A quick call to the plan's member line cleared up two things for us that the letter did not.