income only - not assets - are counted when determining your eligibility for financial assistance. you should start shopping now because you'll very likely find a health plan through your marketplace that costs less than cobra.
i am a nc resident 58 years old and recovering from ovarian cancer. currently my only income is my deceased husband's social security of $650 a month. my work disability check has ended. my house is paid for and i have a 401k and money in the bank. how will my cost for affordable health care be determined? will only my small income be considered or will i need to include my home and savings account? i currently have cobra benefits that run out in march 2014.