how long can you wait until signing up for cobra
1 If youâre losing job-based coverage and havenât signed up for COBRA continuation coverage, learn about your rights and options under COBRA from the U.S. Department of Labor.  If you decide not to take COBRA coverage, you can enroll in a Marketplace plan instead. Losing job-based coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period. This means you have 60 days to enroll in a health plan, even if itâs outside the annual Open Enrollment Period.