Health coverage after losing my job: marketplace or Medicaid? - what worked for you?

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a security officer. It has been weighing on me all week. I do not want a gap in coverage. 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.