Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 8
Distraction; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Airspace Structure; Company Policy; Human Factors; Staffing
Aircraft X was approaching the ZZZ1 boundary. I intended to point him out to ZZZ1; but was distracted by an aircraft with multiple requests in the area. I did not have a D-Side. Additionally; I was distracted by a discussion with my Supervisor about whether we would retain our health care coverage while not being paid. This was of great concern to me because I have multiple health conditions that would quickly deplete my savings if I were to lose my insurance. I realized Aircraft X was within 10 miles of ZZZ1 and attempted to call ZZZ1 with the point out but it took several attempts before they answered. Aircraft X was within 3 miles by the time they answered and took the point out. Have better staffing so that there is a D-side when [sectors] are combined. Start paying ATC their salaries.
A Center Controller working a combined sector reported that they were distracted by a conversation with the Supervisor over pay issues and made a late point out to the adjacent facility.