COBRA quote shock? There’s usually a cheaper way
COBRA keeps your exact plan but bills you the full premium plus a 2% fee — often $600–$2,000 a month. The same 60-day window that offers you COBRA also opens the Marketplace.
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Same window, two doors
Losing employer coverage triggers both your COBRA offer and a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period. You’re allowed to compare and pick either.
Subsidies only exist on one side
There’s no subsidy for COBRA. On the Marketplace, premium tax credits scale with your income — after a job loss, that often makes a comparable plan far cheaper.
When COBRA is worth it
Mid-treatment with providers you must keep, or a deductible you’ve already met this year — sometimes COBRA wins. An honest comparison takes one call.
How it works
Tell us what changed
A few questions about your life event, household size, and expected income. About two minutes.
A licensed agent calls you
They confirm which enrollment window you qualify for and pull real plan prices for your county — not estimates.
Enroll before the window closes
If a plan fits, the agent can enroll you on the same call. There is no cost to compare and no obligation.
Common questions
Can I switch off COBRA later?
How fast can a Marketplace plan start?
Two minutes tells you where you stand
Answer a few questions and a licensed agent confirms your enrollment window and real plan prices.
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