Health coverage after losing my job: marketplace or Medicaid?, call-centre agent here

My family's coverage ended with the layoff and we have a prescription we cannot skip. I do not usually post, so bear with me. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. How fast did coverage start?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

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