Losing employer insurance, where should I look? - what worked for you?

My family's coverage ended with the layoff and we have a prescription we cannot skip. I think my income this year might qualify for a subsidy. What did you choose and how was the process?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

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