Once I leave my current job, I am interested in getting COBRA coverage. Is there a certain time I have to have the companies group health coverage in force before I pay for the COBRA coverage?

I recently switched jobs and I am currently on my new employers insurance plan, which has a very high deductible. I am already past the deductible on my old employers plan and have the option to continue COBRA coverage.

Now, I had to see a doctor this month (my old companies insurance coverage ended 06/30) and I am wondering if I should continue my COBRA coverage to pay for it.

Please advice!

For example, a few years back I lost my job and therefore elected for COBRA coverage to continue my health insurance. I am beginning graduate school in the fall, and the college will automatically enroll me in their health insurance package for the two years that I am there. Can I get COBRA coverage when that ends?

Thanks!
George S – do you know if they can deny a person for pre-existing conditions? Or do they take everyone?

In other words, can your employer who fired you decide not to allow you to sign up for COBRA coverage?

Or, if you resigned under your own will, is there any way they can decide later not to cover you on COBRA coverage?

I am in my two week period between jobs and I was wondering how I go about getting COBRA coverage. I will have nearly two months until my new insurance picks up. Do I talk to my current employer or is there another way I am supposed to do this? My last day at the current job is next Tuesday and I am pretty stressed over this.

If you switch employer and need Cobra heath coverage in between, does H1B work visa status have any restrictions for the Cobra coverage? Thanks.