I carry the insurance for our family and have decided to switch jobs and take a few weeks off in between. As a result of the timing and eligibility for the new plan, we will have a period of a month and 1/2 w/out coverage. Do I need to buy COBRA to ensure Dan has uninterupted coverage. Or, is it ok to have a month 1/2 lapse? Does anyone know if this is a federal or state-by-state question?

I appreciate any help you can provide!

Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.