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

I have 7 weeks left on my current insurance and I am comparing options. I do not want a gap in coverage. How fast did coverage start?

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

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