How much does it cost for COBRA health insurance for a family of four?

As of 8/2011 a health policy for a family of 4 in the U.S. costs between $5,000 and $6,000 per quarter. That's $2,000 per month. That is equivalent to a home mortgage payment on a $200,000.00 home.

That is a figure based on a HIGH deductible. If you want a low deductible plan on spending significantly more per month on the policy. Being a HIGH deductible, you pay 100% of your medical bills till you hit your individual deductible (per individual covered, not accumulative as a family) Then they will pay 80% of the bills THEY DECIDE are acceptable to pay.

It's a ripoff! don't do it. Make payments until this problem is resolved (nowhere close to that occurring)