[cashman]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

Do you have a suggestion as to what affordable insurance option is available to those without employer insurance when their Cobra runs out? Those of us over 50 are already in a higher premium band because of our age - what do we do if we have some pre-existing conditions? I know we can get the HIPPAA coverage, but many of us can't afford it. I did not voluntarily lose my employer insurance. What would you suggest?

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[Chopper]

We have the same health insurance issue. When we move to TV my wife will need coverage for 2 1/2 years after her COBRA coverage expires. I found one alternative that is open to all Florida residents. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing conditions for the first twelve months. The benefits aren't all that great, but, if you only require coverage for a short time, it might be worth checking out. Plans are offered through Blue Cross and United Healthcare.

Here is a web site where you can check into this coverage.

http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com/#

[diskman]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

these are hard to find. The part-time jobs at the hospital that have health insurance appear to be only the nursing jobs or ones that require a medical certification of some kind that requires training and testing. The other jobs there, such as billing, insurance, etc., all look like full-time. Does anyone know if part-time jobs are available at the hospital that offer medical insurance?

Full-time Villages jobs do offer healthcare, but only the full-time ones.

Right now people are being hit with a double whammy - unemployment and expensive private healthcare insurance. I don't know how many of you out there have sought full-time employment with benefits lately, but if you are over 50, it is extremely hard to even get an interview.

I hear that Indian Casinos offer great insurance coverage to their part timers!