Health insurance while moving employers

Jan 20 7 Comments

Hi All
I'll have last day at current employer on Feb 3rd (Thu) and joining Amazon on Feb 6th (Mon). I'm on Kaiser right now and plan to pick that with Amz as well.

Can anyone help on what date does insurance coverage stop and start again in above scenario? My wife has some medical treatments going on and expecting shell need some tests in overlapping duration. Not sure what dates to plan for the tests.

Edit - thanks for all comments. Finally got confirmation that current coverage lasts till end of month, and new coverage starts day1 of job (though not sure how, since i will probably need to choose which plan first)

Tc 160k

Thanks!

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  • Amazon
    OgxL58

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    OgxL58
    Why do you worry about 3 days. Get urself a short term insurance policy. Probably will be like 100 bucks. But most likely like others mentioned coverage lasts until end of month.
    Jan 20 3
    • @OgxL58 Btw any idea how many days after Amazon joining date will my insurance kick in ? Can i assume same day as joining?
      Jan 20
    • Amazon
      OgxL58

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      OgxL58
      For me it was from the 1st day. I would check with recruiter just in case. Short term insurance will be an issue then since your wife got a pre existing condition. Maybe Obama care . But again like someone suggested reach out asap to you current insurer and ask them. They won't disclose it to your company
      Jan 20
  • Microsoft / R&D
    jm2302

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    Samsung Electronics
    jm2302
    It’s better to check with your company insurance benefits. Some companies end insurance on last working day. But some companies usually leave it till end of the month you leave them
    Jan 20 0
  • GitLab
    KFuR52

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    KFuR52
    Just ask HR. They will tell you
    Jan 20 0
  • Investment Bank
    Glinda

    Investment Bank

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    HP
    Glinda
    Some employers end health insurance coverage on the last day of employment but most cover through the end of the month. In the event there are a few days between when your old plan stops and the new one begins you can purchase COBRA coverage retroactively for up to 60 days after leaving your job.
    Jan 20 0