 [ Symptoms ] i am covered by cobra until november 30 2013  based on ct rules financially i am eligible for medicaid however i have a ssi hearing coming up due to injuries i have not been able to work for approx 2 years because of this once i am deemed disabled it takes time to get medicaid in ct i think i am extremely worried i will be without insurance and even worse will not be able to afford it i have several health issues and need several prescriptions each month that i can not be without what would you suggest i do [ Disease ] i suggest you apply for coverage through your state is marketplace ct is expanding its program under the law and it sounds as though you will qualify if you do coverage will start january 1 2014