Losing employer insurance, where should I look? - 17 weeks in

My employer coverage ended at the end of the month and I am trying to work out what to do as a welding apprentice. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. What did you choose and how was the process?

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

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