WOW!!
That is weird. I got laid off in March and had my existing health insurance coverage continued through that employer. They pay 65%, I pay 35%. (It's actually cheaper every month being laid off than it is while I was working.)
Then again, I didn't have any doctor's visits or emergency room visits at that time. I do my prescriptions through mail, CAREMARK, and haven't had a problem at all.
I hope it all works out for you. GOOD LUCK!