Let me ask you a question, and you may not know the answers right now. But given what we've learned, this is really the only point that's important right now.
What is the pre-ex policy on your new employer's policy, and when are you eligible for coverage under it?
Just FYI, despite what you may be seeing in the news about the potential union strike, nationally very, very, very few employers pay 100% of the premiums.