Hi Kitty,

When I was in the "dead zone" between being approved for SSDI and Medicare, I was able to get insurance from the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool, or OMIP.

I believe that most states have similar programs. Maybe there's a 'GMIP' for you. Check it out. It cost me less than what I was paying for COBRA. Of course, the COBRA had to be 'exhausted' before I could apply.

The current system really stinks, doesn't it?

And, my COBRA payments were not as high as yours. My OMIP payments were less than COBRA payments.

I wish you the best!