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mrmpa

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14. Here's what I've done in the past.........

Mon May 7, 2012, 11:08 PM

May 2012

When I was leaving a job for another (no matter how you leave your job, firing, layoff or a different job, you're eligible for COBRA), I would fill out the forms from employoyer saying I wanted to COBRA. I would not pay for it, unless I needed it. I usually had a month to wait before I had coverage with the new company. So for one month, I didn't pay for COBRA, and if there was an emergency need, I would then pay for the COBRA. Also before leaving the old job, I made sure all my prescriptions were filled. Hope this helps.

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Health Insurance question. Just throwing this out there.... [View all] PassingFair May 2012 OP

Hmm... Chan790 May 2012 #1

Thanks! PassingFair May 2012 #3

The rate for COBRA should have no relationship with whether you were fired or quit HERVEPA May 2012 #2

This is good to know. PassingFair May 2012 #4

Perhaps the "uncapped" the person referred to was the change you mention below? HERVEPA May 2012 #6

Apparently, there was a reduced rate for those who involuntarily lost their jobs. PassingFair May 2012 #5

Dangerous option you mention, in my opinion, going without coverage HERVEPA May 2012 #7

When I moved from Oregon, where I was on Kaiser-Permanente, Lydia Leftcoast May 2012 #8

Kick for more possible suggestions or experiences...nt PassingFair May 2012 #9

This is what I remember but this was over 15 years ago. LynneSin May 2012 #11

You may want to cross post this in Health, as some knowledgable people hang out there. cbayer May 2012 #10

Bumping this. CBHagman May 2012 #12

Thanks CB.... PassingFair May 2012 #13

Here's what I've done in the past......... mrmpa May 2012 #14

Thanks Mr. MPA.... PassingFair May 2012 #15

you're welcome... mrmpa May 2012 #16