Health coverage after losing my job: marketplace or Medicaid? - 11 weeks in

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a school bus driver. It has been weighing on me all week. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. How fast did coverage start?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

Compare the monthly price with the deductible. A cheap plan with a huge deductible can cost more if you need care.