Health coverage after losing my job: marketplace or Medicaid? - 7 months and counting

My family's coverage ended with the layoff and we have a prescription we cannot skip. There are 5 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want a gap in coverage. How fast did coverage start?

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