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Choosing COBRA Insurance

18 May 2007 12:44 PM

For those trying to access the COBRA alternative link, I am trying to post it again here so it works: resource about COBRA and COBRA alternatives. Thanks, :)

Choosing COBRA Insurance

18 May 2007 12:37 PM

If you have ever left a job where you had group health insurance, you probably have been asked if you want to continue your COBRA benefits. A common reaction in this situation is to take a look at the price of the plan, and balk because it is so expensive. Many people seek out individual and short term health insurance quotes but end up wasting a lot of time online looking around for affordable health insurance to fit their needs.

Before you look for health insurance quotes, take a look at this resource http://www.healthplanone.com/learnmore.asp?Healthinsuranceterm=cobra about COBRA and COBRA alternatives. It can help you understand if you should continue your COBRA benefits. It details in what situations it might be a good idea to consider keeping your COBRA coverage.

If you've been chronically ill, or you take expensive medications, a COBRA alternative may not be right for you. You might be very happy with your benefits and want to keep them. Or you may have been declined for insurance recently. All of these factors might make you decide to keep your COBRA coverage.