Losing employer insurance, where should I look? - 19 weeks in

My family's coverage ended with the layoff and we have a prescription we cannot skip. I am in Sacramento, in case local advice matters. The COBRA notice arrived with a very high price. How fast did coverage start?

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.