Follow the links below for information on health care assistance and insurance options.

Health Insurance

Losing employer-sponsored health insurance can be a big concern after a layoff. You have several options for continuing your healthcare coverage.

• Explore health care options with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Fact Sheet on Job Loss.
• Learn more about COBRA, which offers continued healthcare coverage after a job loss. Find details in An Employee’s Guide to Healthcare Benefits Under COBRA. Workers who lost their job before May 31, 2010 may be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage assistance.
• Visit HealthCare.gov to explore health insurance and pricing options.

Medicaid and Related Programs

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides low-cost health insurance coverage for children in families who earn too much income to qualify for regular coverage but cannot afford to purchase private health insurance.

Medical Care

You may qualify for Medicaid, a state-federal health insurance program for low-income people, families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Federally funded Health Centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income.