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What can you do if you lose your job and, with it, your health coverage? Dan Bazile discusses the options, from COBRA to catastrophic coverage to discounted prescription programs, with Martin Rosen, author of the ‘Healthcare Survival Guide.’ In addition, Peter Newell, author of ‘Hard Times and Health Insurance’ joins us to discuss public health insurance programs available in New York State.

This fact sheet provides information about the health insurance extension program known as COBRA, which your former employer must offer for up to 18 months after your layoff or job termination. For COBRA information specific to trade-affected workers, retirees and their families, see this fact sheet.