Health insurance gap after a layoff - 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 bookkeeper. I do not want a gap in coverage. Is there help filling out the forms?

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

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