What happens to medical and dental benefits if you’re fired and are now collecting unemployment?

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Question by LeopardBluff: What happens to medical and dental benefits if you're fired and are now collecting unemployment?

What happens to medical and dental benefits if you're fired from your job and are now collecting unemployment? I work in NY state and just want to know if I lose my medical and dental benefits if I get fired, but start collecting unemployment.




Best answer:

Answer by MoneyMonkey
You can keep them through COBRA for a limited time but you must pay a large portion of the monthly premiums. It is important to contact the HR office about this as soon as possible after losing your job, so your coverage will continue.

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