One of the best feelings is to finally say enough to the 9-5, but you lose the comforts of many benefits. Are there programs or services out there that help entrepreneurs bridge that gap?
Depending on the size of the company you are leaving you may be entitled to up to 18 months of continued coverage with a Cobra plan. It is usually quite a bit more than you were previously paying, but it allows you some time to look for insurance.
I don't know much about it, but the new state exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act may be worth checking out if you are going to have a limited income. healthcare.gov.
You can also find some health plans and coverage options online through at sites specially designed for self-employed professionals such as StartupInsurance.com and HealthAviator.com.
Answered 10 years ago
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