Health insurance gap after a layoff - what worked for you?

I have 5 weeks left on my current insurance and I am comparing options. It has been a long 17 weeks. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. What did you choose and how was the process?

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

Losing job-based coverage usually opens a special enrolment window, so check the deadline on the official marketplace site. I missed it by a day once and regretted it.