COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which is a health insurance program that allows employees to continue to receive healthcare benefits even after losing their job or ...

Have you recently lost your job, or fear you might, and wonder what’s going to happen to your health insurance? Afraid you’ll be left uninsured? COBRA gives you the power to keep your insurance even ...

The unemployment rate rose to 3.9% from 3.7% in February; its highest since January 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And in a somewhat mixed signal, U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs ...

If you lose your job, a marketplace health plan is usually the best choice since you may get discounts that give you a cheaper rate. You can also keep the coverage you get through work with COBRA, but ...

Layoffs are still rippling through the workforce in early 2026: Amazon just announced it's laying off 16,000 workers; UPS is cutting 30,000 workers; Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce; and ...

Loss of health insurance coverage can be stressful, particularly on top of an unexpected job loss. But your options for getting a new policy may be better than you expect. Today, most people who ...

The best way to get health insurance outside of open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) is by qualifying for a special enrollment period. You can usually buy health insurance through your state health ...

President Obama has signed a measure extending the federal subsidy of COBRA health insurance premiums for laid-off workers through March 31, according to a report by the New York Labor Law & ...

With the deadline near for marketplace medical insurance, a video offers some down-to-earth advice for navigating numerous options and obscure terms. By Ann Carrns Deductibles. Drug formularies. Not ...