NFT- What are you doing for medical coverage? I know we are going to apply for unemployment and get it. And if you get sick from the covid 19 I heard you are covered by your State but what if you have pre existing conditions and you need your monthly meds like for diabetics? The States closed all stores and everyone is laid off with not medical coverage. Are we suppose to apply for Cobra or Obama Care ( is that still around or did Trump kill the medical). My wife's company laid her off but still will provide medical coverage for the next 12 weeks,but we still have to pay the normal premium as those if she was still employed. Thats fine but what happens after 12 weeks and her boss doesnt reopen and rehire which he said he will do but if we are still in a lock down? Im wondering if others out there are concerned about this and what you have planned.
In addition, some states, such as Massachusetts, have waived the "open period" restriction due to the COVID 19 crisis, permitting anyone to apply for coverage through that states website.
Hoping I can explore some other options.
The NJ Family Care eligibility is based on last years income and it can not be above 130% poverty level. Most of us make slighty more than that last year so we dont qualify. But its now that we dont have a job. With what I hear about the cost of Cobra and with no ACA available most american will be without health coverage during this pandemic. I have yet to hear anything from our elected officials. I am surprised the media hasnt asked them about it. I hope they address it in the next trillion dollar bailout.
Surprisingly, a ton of doctors participated, so the quality of care was great. I had both my boys on it when I was in my previous job and the cost for family coverage was too high. The head of HR questioned me quite nastily why I only had coverage for myself and my wife, but I didnt care.
I tried to get on the family version, but to cover adults the restrictions were very high. Perhaps ACA has wiped out this wonderful program.
By the time my daughter was born, I no longer used the program because I now work for NYC and receive family coverage for free. Thank G-d.
Surprisingly, a ton of doctors participated, so the quality of care was great. I had both my boys on it when I was in my previous job and the cost for family coverage was too high. The head of HR questioned me quite nastily why I only had coverage for myself and my wife, but I didnt care.
I tried to get on the family version, but to cover adults the restrictions were very high. Perhaps ACA has wiped out this wonderful program.
By the time my daughter was born, I no longer used the program because I now work for NYC and receive family coverage for free. Thank G-d.
I don’t know why you would have the assumption that the ACA “wiped out” the program, but you’re wrong. It is still active.
Surprisingly, a ton of doctors participated, so the quality of care was great. I had both my boys on it when I was in my previous job and the cost for family coverage was too high. The head of HR questioned me quite nastily why I only had coverage for myself and my wife, but I didnt care.
I tried to get on the family version, but to cover adults the restrictions were very high. Perhaps ACA has wiped out this wonderful program.
By the time my daughter was born, I no longer used the program because I now work for NYC and receive family coverage for free. Thank G-d.
It was a godsend for me when I transitioned careers and was 1099 for about 6 months. Happy to hear its still available, good program.