Lost Your Job? What to Know About Health Insurance and Finances
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Lost Your Job? What to Know About Health Insurance and Finances
Losing your job triggers COBRA (continuing employer coverage for up to 18 months, often expensive), ACA marketplace plans (subsidized based on your new lower income), or Medicaid (if income is very low). You have 60 days from job loss to elect COBRA. Also consider disability insurance before leaving to protect against income loss from illness.
Last updated: June 2, 2026
Your options for health insurance and financial protection after a job loss, including COBRA, ACA plans, and disability coverage.
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