Health insurance gap after a layoff - 11 months and counting

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as an insurance claims processor. There are 18 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want a gap in coverage.

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

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