How Do You Get Health Insurance When Unemployed?
Health insurance is considered essential these days. While hospital costs are soaring, other health care services also come at a high price. If you are employed, you likely get insurance coverage from your employer. However, if you are not employed, you will have to look for other ways to get adequately insured. Learn your options for getting health insurance. There is plenty of information on the internet. You can also get information at your local unemployment office. Explore COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), a federal law that permits many employees and their dependents to continue on an employer’s group health plan after being unemployed. You can go this route if you were laid off or were unemployed by the company due to some reason. Check your state’s coverage policy. You may qualify for continuation of coverage based on your past job. Go online and search for individual health coverage options. Depending on the state you reside in, you may qualify for ch
