This is a website for people who have lost their job and the
medical insurance benefits provided by that job.
This website provides help for you in
TWO EASY STEPS...
You may find it helpful to get Information about some of the federal laws which protect those who lose their jobs and medical insurance benefits.
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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, (COBRA), helps workers and their families keep their group health coverage during times of
voluntary or involuntary job change.
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, (HIPAA), offers protections that improve the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage. |
You can learn about these laws in
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You may also want to explore some alternatives to the “COBRA” plan your company may be offering. Often these options can provide medical coverage at a much lower cost than COBRA.
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PeachCare for Kids
may provide comprehensive medical coverage to children under the age of 19 in
Georgia. The cost per child can be $7.50 per month or
less for those households that qualify.
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Short Term Medical Coverage provides affordable coverage to those who may be between permanent health plans. The cost of this type of health insurance can be much less than your COBRA option. |
You can learn more about these alternatives
in the
section.
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