Laws that Protect You
Health Insurance Protection

 
 




 

If you want to change jobs but are afraid that you will lose your health insurance coverage, you may be able to make the move you wanted and continue your benefits. There are two federal laws that call for continued health-care coverage when people change jobs or are in between jobs. If you think you might lose benefits, get more information before changing jobs. Keep in mind the following:

Not all employers are required to offer group health insurance plans

Federal laws are complicated and can be difficult to enforce

Continued coverage may be unaffordable