How long ago did you lose your job? If you were taking care of your mom around those work hours before, could you find another job with similar hours? If you only recently lost it, you may qualify for COBRA, where you can pay your own premium to keep the same plan you were on through your employer.
If you are under 26, you may be able to get on your parents' plan.
I do not know the details of how to get it done, but I do know families who are on independent plans through the Affordable Care Act. I'd start googling around, there are lots of charity resources that exist to help you navigate the paperwork.
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