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COBRA Benefits
If you are an employee and are fired or
quit your job, you will lose all work-related benefits,
including health insurance (assuming your employer
provided health insurance in the first place). COBRA
gives you (and your spouse and dependent children) the
right to continue as a member of your previous employer's
health plan for a specified length of time, normally 18
months. Your employer will no longer be
picking up part of the cost of your health insurance so your monthly premium will
be higher than it was when you were employed, but at least
you have the option of maintaining health coverage while
searching for another job.
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Staying covered under your former
employer's health plan is particularly important if you
have a pre-existing condition such as cancer or
diabetes. When you find new employment with health
insurance, there may be a waiting period before the new
coverage kicks in.
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particular individual or situation. This site is is
not responsible for any errors or omissions. All
information in this site is provided "as is,"
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of the results obtained from the use of this information.
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