Health insurance gap after a layoff (update)

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a forklift operator. There are 11 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I think my income this year might qualify for a subsidy. What did you choose and how was the process?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.