Is COBRA worth it after a layoff? (Chicago)

I was offered COBRA and the monthly cost is more than I expected as a forklift operator. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. My spouse has a chronic condition, so dropping coverage feels risky. How did you decide?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 12 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.