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Hold On to Your Health Insurance

If you get laid off from your job you have a lot to worry about. The good news is you don't have to worry about losing your group health insurance coverage. COBRA, or the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, was passed in 1986. It allows you to continue to participate in your employer's group health insurance plan by paying for your policy on your own. While it's an additional expense for you if your former employer paid for your insurance, it's still less expensive than paying for an individual policy.
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