2007-02-22 06:40:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
I agree Curt ~ I will never apply for any government assistance, i will pay out of pocket before I stoop to that level! I was looking for more of a domestic coverage answer until we get married just wasn't sure if I would be able to get it.
2007-02-22 06:59:51 · update #1
Well, I'd seriously think twice about quitting your job to stay at home without having a husband to support you. If you're in a relationship, you can get married within a week. That's the REAL answer. Because without a job, you're not going to be able to afford private health insurance - although you could continue your existing insurance through COBRA for 18 months - not that you'll be likely to afford THAT without a job, either.
The bottom line is - (speaking as a woman here), if the guy won't marry you NOW, he's likely to not marry you when your cobra runs out - then you're stuck as a single mom with no job, no insurance, and no husband. You might NOT have a choice about public assistance then.
2007-02-22 09:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several companies offer temporary insurance benefits for 6 months to a year. Just for future knowledge be prepared to see that maternity benefits may be offered or optional. Just type "temporary health insurance" in a search engine to find the companies. The three I see most often are Celtic, Blue Cross and United Healthcare.
Your cost will primarily depend on your age and gender.
2007-02-22 07:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a health insurance agent in Ohio. I recommend you contact your local Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliate and get a quote for individual/family health insurance.
Other companies to check with... Humana, Golden Rule, Continental General and Celtic Health.
You can find their toll free numbers in the search engines. Good luck to you! Darryl :)
2007-02-22 10:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Radio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First two responses are both valid. You can buy health insurance on the open market, but it will be costly. See if you can find a policy with large deductibles; these will be cheaper, and protect you against the sort of catastrophic health problems that could ruin you.
2007-02-22 06:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live with your other half you can get onto his insurance under a domestic partnership. You can also try to apply for state sponsered healthcare assistance for you and your child
2007-02-22 06:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by GrnEyedBandita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your COBRA benefits for 18 months. You'll have to pay the full cost, unsubsidized by your former employer.
2007-02-23 08:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Quixotic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cobra is an option, talk to your ex-employer.
Try the domestic partner route, if it applies.
Or, try getting your own individual plan.
Those are the only options...
2007-02-22 11:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by Custo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply for Cobra benefits but they are costly.
2007-02-22 06:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greeneyed is an idiot!! DO NOT apply for state sponsored insurance as I don't have to pay for your kid's healthcare. Pay for it yourself. Nobody is paying for my two children, why should I pay for your kid? You had extramarital sex, now deal with it!
2007-02-22 06:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a cheap insurance
2007-02-23 06:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋