COBRA quote is huge, any alternatives? after 7 years as a security officer

I was offered COBRA and the monthly cost is more than I expected as a security officer. I worked as a security officer before this. My old employer will not help with the premium. How did you decide?

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

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