Health insurance gap after a layoff - 14 months and counting

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a software tester. I have been trying to stay organised about it. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. How fast did coverage start?

A free navigator at a community health centre walked me through my options. It took an hour and saved me a lot of guessing.

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