TheBoondocks ... now I have been out of the flow for awhile but, Cobra Insurance Coverage was an extension on your Employer's Insurance Coverage for generally up to 18 months (certain situations 36 months). The only hitch is you have to submit the monthly premium cost of the Cobra Insurance coverage by a date certain that the employer specifies and you go month to month on the payments. In the event you are late, the Employer has the right to drop you from their insurance plan. Note, your Employer may have other options and you may too but, this is how it worked in the not too distant past.
What I have had to do is be fortunate enought to have saved enough in an "Emergncy Fund" sufficient dollars to make the monthly premiums and as you likely know, that ain't cheap. An easy $550 to $1,900 a month depending on the type(s) of coverage a person has. To eat or have health insurance?
My background is as the chief officer and had to deal with this type of thing. Possibly today there may be some other options for health insurance and you can check around to be sure. Your being alert to the fact and making a seach so as to eliminate surprises is good as it can be a real shock (you already know this).
Best of luck in your planning as your situation has happened to me and I was not prepared so having contigencies is great!
