yes you can drop your cobra (or cobra-like) policy for another plan and if your income qualifies you get a premium subsidy to lower the cost of coverage. health plans purchased through the marketplaces by december 15 2013 will take effect january 1 2014. you'll want to time the cancelling of your current policy to coincide with the start of your new plan.
i currently pay over $1 800 per month to my former employer to continue my health insurance coverage. . it's not cobra but it's basically the same thing. i pay 100% of the premium. will i be able to take advantage of the new premiums and subsidy? when would i have to cancel my current policy?