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[–] SmoothLiquidation@lemmy.world 133 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The first thing we need to do to fix healthcare in this country is to decouple health insurance from our jobs. If you lose your job you should not lose your health benefits. And no, cobra is not a substitute.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 43 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Cobra is asptly named. Bunch of fucking snakes.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 36 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

$680 fuckin dollars while I'm unemployed, per month??? Get da fuck outta heah

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 14 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

After I was laid off it was offer to me at 750 a month while unemployment is 400 and barely covered my bills. I needed health insurance still Don't have it and can't see my doctor.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago

That's a terrible situation, I hope you find a positive resolution sooner than later 🫤

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago

At least it’s retroactive (unless that changed too). You can decide to pay if you have a big enough medical issue

[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 13 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Cobra sucks. “hey you have no income now because you were laid off, want to pay $850/month to continue your health insurance?”

[–] Maeve@midwest.social 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

More like 1400-2k.*

Far fingers*

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 6 hours ago

I was shocked to be in a situation recently where it actually made sense to continue partial coverage (my $20/m dental)