COBRA costs more than my rent, what did you do?, welding apprentice here

I just got my COBRA paperwork and the deadline to decide is close. It has been a long 12 weeks. My old employer will not help with the premium. Did anyone switch mid-year?

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

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