 TITLE: How Much Does Health Insurance Cost? CONTENT: How Do You Get Health Insurance When You're Unemployed?\n-------------------------------------------------------\nLosing your job doesn't have to mean losing your health insurance. Depending on your employer, you may be eligible to continue your existing coverage for a limited time (and often at great cost) under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). You might also be able to join your spouse, domestic partner or parent's health insurance plan.\nYou can also purchase health insurance on your state's Marketplace or purchase individual coverage directly from an insurance company or agent. Before buying health insurance, make sure you have researched all your options and understand the plan costs, exclusions and limitations.\nIf losing your job substantially reduced your income, you may be eligible for Marketplace premium tax credits that reduce your premiums to practically nothing. You might even qualify for coverage through a government health plan such as Medicaid or CHIP. END