COBRA quote is huge, any alternatives? - 25 weeks in

I just got my COBRA paperwork and the deadline to decide is close. I worked as an electrician's helper before this. My old employer will not help with the premium. Did anyone switch mid-year?

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.