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Finding affordable health insurance after leaving a job is a real challenge, especially when managing lymphoma. $850/month for COBRA is steep! Here are some alternatives worth exploring:

Public Insurance Options
- Medicaid — If income is limited, this could be a low or no-cost option
- Medicare — Available if you're 65+ Show Full Answer

Finding affordable health insurance after leaving a job is a real challenge, especially when managing lymphoma. $850/month for COBRA is steep! Here are some alternatives worth exploring:

Public Insurance Options:
- Medicaid — If income is limited, this could be a low or no-cost option
- Medicare — Available if you're 65+ or receiving Social Security disability benefits
- Social Security Disability (SSA) — Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and several other lymphoma types qualify as "compassionate allowances," meaning benefits can be approved faster

Private Insurance Options:
- Healthcare.gov marketplace — Losing job-based coverage qualifies as a "special enrollment event," so you don't have to wait for open enrollment
- Spouse's employer plan — If applicable, this is often more affordable than COBRA
- Veterans' health benefits — Free care if you've served in the military The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society also offers financial assistance programs, including help with prescription drug costs, which can significantly reduce overall out-of-pocket expenses.

It's worth speaking with a social worker or patient navigator at your oncology office — they're often very skilled at connecting patients with financial resources.

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