COBRA quote is huge, any alternatives? after 15 years as a dental hygienist

The COBRA quote for my family is $1050 a month and I do not know how to afford it. I worked as a dental hygienist before this. My spouse has a chronic condition, so dropping coverage feels risky.

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 made the follow-up calls so much easier.