Weighing a contract offer against waiting - any advice?

I got a contract offer for 8 months as a security officer and I am unsure whether to accept. Any experience at all would help. I have 2 months of savings left. How did you handle benefits?

Buy coverage through the marketplace if the contract has none. I budgeted for it before signing.

If savings are low, I would accept and keep applying. You can leave for a permanent role if one appears.