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9. Indeed.

Reply to Indykatie (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 10:02 PM

Apr 2020

COBRA just came to mind first because that was the most effective path forward for me when I was laid off four years ago. I'm fortunate to be in a profession where I make more than 400% of the federal poverty level though. The other considering factor was the fact that I had already hit my out-of-pocket maximum on my former employer's plan.

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35 million Americans could lose health insurance amid mass layoffs [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2020 OP

This is going to be one hell of a Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #1

Not really Massacure Apr 2020 #2

Not if they want a place to live flying rabbit Apr 2020 #3

Ha! mwooldri Apr 2020 #4

I do not jest, but your points are valid Massacure Apr 2020 #7

Well,that COBRA does not come cheap. Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #5

Laid Off People Do NOT Have to Take COBRA - They Can Sign Up for Obamacare Immediately Indykatie Apr 2020 #6

Indeed. Massacure Apr 2020 #9

The ACA marketplace is likely to be a better solution for most people. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #11

Perhaps this will disabuse Americans DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #8

You'd think! shanti Apr 2020 #13

Yeah. They'll stop yelling "I don't want to pay for someone else's health ooky Apr 2020 #15

All of these people will be eligible for insurance in the ACA marketplace. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #10

Trump wouldn't expand the ACA, soulless cretin. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #12

ACA plans vary by state MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #14