Goodbye health insurance!

pookie2005

So my dh works for his dad.  They have a family owned business that has been in existence for about 30 years.  One of their accounts reduced their hours per week causing my FIL to lay off an employee and he has to do away with the health plan.

So we just found out last night that we have until April 1st to get our own policy.  My job has some options I guess but I'm a temp so they won't be great.  They are mailing me an info package today. 

It could be MUCH worse.  We are so thankful that he still has a job but we're panicking about losing our insurance and not being able to afford an independent policy.  Plus, I just have this ominous cloud hanging over my head...I have a feeling this isn't the end of it.

brightning

That would be very scary. I don't have any advice, but good luck!

amiamish

Oh wow, ((HUGS)) I hope things work out and don't get worse.

katie277s

That stinks.  I wish I knew what to say.  ((HUGS)) and hopefully your options are not as bleak as you think. 

mommyme

since you're exploring options, look into a health savings account (hsa) too.  depending on your needs it may be a better option for you guys.

shopgirl78

I am sorry, does your state have a high income health insurance plan for the kids.  I know AL has "all kids" and Texas has "Chips."  That might be an option for the kiddos.   I HATE health insurance in the US.  MH is also self employed and my companies is crappy (& expensive) coverage. 

pookie2005

shopgirl78:

I am sorry, does your state have a high income health insurance plan for the kids.  I know AL has "all kids" and Texas has "Chips."  That might be an option for the kiddos.   I HATE health insurance in the US.  MH is also self employed and my companies is crappy (& expensive) coverage. 

Yes, we have allkids here.  We are just exploring all our options.  We have to do it quickly though!