Life changes/Between jobs
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Losing a job starts several clocks at once. We lay them out in order, so you file what you need to, keep your coverage, and have a steady plan for the search.
The checklist, in order
A preview of what we send. Members get each step as a reminder, timed to their dates.
- This weekFile for unemployment in your state. Benefits usually start from the week you file, not the week you lost the job.
- This weekAsk for your final pay details, unused vacation payout and any severance terms in writing.
- Within 60 daysDecide on health coverage. You have 60 days to elect COBRA, and losing coverage also opens a special enrollment period on the marketplace.
- First two weeksMake a bare-bones budget and call lenders early if a payment will be tight.
- OngoingSet a weekly search routine: applications, one networking reach-out, and one skill to sharpen.
- When you landUpdate unemployment right away so you don't owe anything back.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Rules vary by state, so check with the agency involved.
What the texts look like
Bridgepoint Guide: Today's one step: file your unemployment claim. Most states take about 30 min online.
Reminder: your COBRA election window has about 3 weeks left. Compare it with a marketplace plan before you decide.
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