 [ Symptoms ] i have been paying for health insurance through cobra i just got a notice that my cobra has expired  i have several pre existing conditions i was told that i make too much to qualify for medi cal i live in california what can i do i have very little money left [ Disease ] starting october 1 go to coveredca com    that is california is health insurance marketplace where you can shop for a new health plan it sounds like you might qualify for financial assistance to help lower the cost of a new health plan