With the Affordable Care Act, you can sign up for health insurance any time after you leave your job during the year. Leaving your job qualifies as a special enrollment period, so you don't need to ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

If you lose your job, your health coverage usually ends on your last day of work or the last day of the month, depending on your company's policy. That means if you quit or you're let go on March 6, ...

Sanders advocates for universal health care, citing job lock as a major issue. He also warns of the potential impact of AI on ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Question: I'm thinking about leaving my job and starting my own business, but I'll lose my health insurance from work. Can I sign up for coverage through HealthCare.gov now, or do I have to wait until ...

Employment-based health insurance is the most common type of coverage in the U.S., so quitting a job is likely to affect your insurance status. It's a good idea to explore your insurance options ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Millions of Americans have been signing up for health insurance at their companies in recent weeks. But for some full-time workers, particularly in certain industries like construction, job-based ...

The numbers of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is staggering. Sadly, these people have not only lost jobs and income, but also their health insurance. If you’re among them, or will be soon, ...