Domestic Partner Health Insurance in PA

My partner walked out on Feb 1 unexpectedly without reason and left me with all of our expenses. She would not communicate with me.

On 3/12 I received an email from her stating 2 days notice for cancellation of my health insurance. I told her I'd just received a serious health diagnosis (cancer), which was true, and asked her to continue my insurance which I'd pay for. She told me to get COBRA. I called multiple times and the insurance company couldn't tell me if it was actually cancelled, but assured me that the cancellation would be for the end of the month if it was cancelled mid-month. I received a COBRA notice today that it was cancelled 3/14.

I've been using my health benefits since then and am worried about bills and about not having coverage moving forward. I am not working so will be able to qualify for medicaid, but it will mean that I will have to find an entirely new care team because my surgeon does not accept medicaid.

It is unbelievable that my insurance can be cancelled with two day's notice– is this legal? Should I be pursing some sort of claim in this situation? I feel very powerless.

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