Health insurance gap after a layoff - 21 weeks in

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a machine operator. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. 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.

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