Prayers up for your job hunt .. I know the
feeling. Keep the faith, keep pounding the
ads, agencies, networking contacts, etc.,
and pray pray pray.
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/to #1CTYankee (wish I could’ve answered him directly but if there’s a way, I don’t know how, being new to this board) - yes, Cobra’s sky-high, I once did it. Check this out: with virtually all insurance carriers (and you can do this online, google it) you can buy short-term medical insurance, in both 6 month and 12 month increments. It’s incredibly cheap (and you can pay it monthly, not all at once). The only thing to keep in mind is that if, during the period you have it, a major medical problem develops, it could then become a “pre-existing condition” that could prevent you from getting permanent coverage at the end of your temporary term (if you’re seeking it on your own as a self-employed person). But it sounds like you just need this between jobs, and then you won’t have to worry, you’ll automatically get their group coverage, no questions asked. This is the way for you to go right now, get temporary coverage, very inexpensive, even cheaper than regular, permanent medical coverage and MUCH cheaper than Cobra. Good luck and God bless.
Cobra is one big joke, isn't it?......I can't believe that some politician thought that the govt was doing people a big favor for charging what they do with Cobra......