Laid off workers have enough to worry about without finding new health plans but experts say paying attention to health benefits should be a priority before leaving a job. Employers are required to offer health coverage for 90 days following a lay off but employees must pick up the cost. The cost of continuing under an existing plan is usually cheaper than finding new health insurance.
See "Get Health Benefits Worked Out Before You Go", Julie Appleby, USA Today, May 24, 2001