When you cancel ask what your last day of coverage is. When you call to schedule appointmwnts/get on the waitlist, ask the provider if they accept state insurance. That way you will know you are with a provider that accepts it. It generally does not take too long to get accepted. I have seen it happen pretty quickly. Also if someone has substance abuse problems, there is additional help at the county level (throwing that out there in case someone else needs the info).