How do I get insurance if unemployed?

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zzmar
Jun 11, 2021 15 Comments

I recently quit my job to take a break/classes and re-evaluate my next steps.

My health coverage from my company is valid till the end of june but that’s it.

Is there a way for me to get cheap insurance? I don’t want to pay $500/month.

Any tips are appreciated. Fyi, I live in Boston.

Thanks!

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  • You quit your job without doing this research beforehand?
    Jun 11, 2021 2
  • ZS
    zzmar

    Go to company page ZS

    zzmar
    OP
    Alright, just giving you all updates in case you’re interested:
    - COBRA is more expensive than most private insurances I found (~ $500)
    - I don’t qualify for Medicaid since I had substantial income in 2020
    -I ended up shopping around using an online broker and found basic health coverage for $200/month
    Jun 14, 2021 0
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    kuwtk
    Believe I saw something about COBRA costs being waved during pandemic? But could be for those who were laid off. Otherwise it’s Medicaid or healthcare.gov … I think
    Jun 11, 2021 0
  • COBRA?
    Jun 11, 2021 0
  • - Obamacare
    - Medicaid if you're really poor (I doubt it)
    - If you enroll in a university full time, probably there's student health insurance
    - Move to Europe until you're ready to work again...
    - Join PANW next? We pay better than ZS 😁
    Jun 12, 2021 0