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The first thing we need to do to fix healthcare in this country is to decouple health insurance from our jobs. If you lose your job you should not lose your health benefits. And no, cobra is not a substitute.

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Cobra sucks. “hey you have no income now because you were laid off, want to pay $850/month to continue your health insurance?”

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More like 1400-2k.*

Far fingers*

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I was shocked to be in a situation recently where it actually made sense to continue partial coverage (my $20/m dental)

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Cobra is asptly named. Bunch of fucking snakes.

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$680 fuckin dollars while I’m unemployed, per month??? Get da fuck outta heah

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After I was laid off it was offer to me at 750 a month while unemployment is 400 and barely covered my bills. I needed health insurance still Don’t have it and can’t see my doctor.

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At least it’s retroactive (unless that changed too). You can decide to pay if you have a big enough medical issue

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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

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  • All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
  • Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
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