Any suggestions on which insurance to buy for time period when you are not employed? There is a 5 day gap between my last date at Amazon and start date at another company.
Coverage is paid through the month in which you leave (i.e., coverage is paid for the entire month by your employer). Most companies retro their coverage to the start date, so this should not be an issue for you. Unless you’re leaving at month-end and you’re starting on August 5 at your next employer. If that’s the case, ask your new employer if coverage is retro to beginning of month or start date. Only then get Kaiser for 5 days.
You have the option of continuing your coverage (COBRA) once you quit. It can be pretty expensive.
Our docs state that you can elect for COBRA if you need it. You don't have to sign up before you leave.
Thats not too bad, just don’t take any risks. Unless you have pre-existing condition.