Hi Mama’s! My nerves! Last year the company I work for told me that our customer would not be extending our contract.…

You can also get ebt for food assistance if you need that extra help. More money can go to bills or whatever. Just apply because even if you get something its better than nothing. Unemployment can't take a while to go thru so file as soon as you know your last day for sure. I wouldn't bother with healthcare unless you have a condition. Its nice to have but until you're in a more stable position you can pay oop or low cost clinics.

You can also get ebt for food assistance. Just apply because even if you get something its better than nothing. Unemployment can't take a while to go thru so file as soon as you know your last day for sure. I wouldn't bother with healthcare unless you have a condition. Its nice to have but until you're in a more stable position you can pay oop or low cost clinics.

@nomli, It is not included. I keep hearing how crazy Cobra is. I am filing for everything I find out about lol.

@braindeadmama, I did it earlier.

@kambam, It really does! I have! I had to look it up cuz I have never done that before.

The severance should include Healthcare! At least my friends did. Maybe it depends on the company.

That's rotten. I'm sorry. But yes, apply for unemployment. Losing a job and health insurance counts as a life changing event, so you can get new insurance now instead of waiting for open enrollment. Cobra is expensive but will continue the coverage you have now, with no lapse in coverage. Other plans may be an idea too, shop around, as well as Medicare or whatever the state insurance is.

I would apply for unemployment and state assistance for insurance right away

That really sucks. Can't you just file for unemployment once you're let go?