Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig Key Takeaways You can keep your health plan with COBRA if you lose your job, reduce work hours, or have certain life changes.COBRA only applies if your employer has at ...

Dear Cheapskate: After 10 years at the same job, my husband was recently laid off. I’m a freelance writer. I work mainly from home so I can be with our 3-year-old son. We’ve always relied on my ...