Unemployment is rising, and with the economy slowing, it is likely many more will find themselves without income — and possibly without health insurance. That's where the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) comes in.

Cobra ensures health insurance protection for those who lose jobs or find themselves suddenly without health insurance because of death or divorce. Basically, it provides that the employee can continue on the company health insurance plan — b ...

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