Can I Get Temporary Coverage Instead Of COBRA?
I am leaving a job on May 9th where I have coverage with Sagamore. I have a 90 waiting period before the insurance at my new job takes effect with United Health. I know I can carry COBRA thru my Sagamore with my old company but the coverage will cost $698.93 per month. Is there a less expensive alternative? I did have breast cancer in 2001 (including chemo and radiation in 2001 – 2002). I have a clean bill of health now and was released from my oncologist last year. Should I pay the high premium just to make sure I can continue coverage? Thank you.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, your best option would be to elect COBRA. Even though COBRA coverage is costly, it would cover those pre-existing health concerns.
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