About the Book

The Healthcare Survival GuideTM: Cost-Saving Options for the Suddenly Unemployed and Anyone Else Who Wants to Save Money contains dozens of resources to help find affordable healthcare coverage and health services for anyone who has lost their employer-paid healthcare — or who simply want to reduce healthcare costs. Written in easy-to-read language, readers will learn the pros and cons of COBRA coverage, how to comparison-shop for health plans, and use little known ways to lower — or eliminate — hospital bills, get free medical care and find low-cost medications. There are even tips to stay healthy to reduce doctor visits. With important contact websites provided on every page, this slim but dense book can be a real lifeline for unemployed workers who need healthcare now.

The authors are cofounders of Health Advocate, Inc., which funded the publication of this book. The authors and the publishing company have received no funding from any other outside source or any other organization referenced in the book. A portion of the book sales will be donated to charity.

Who Needs It

The book is for anyone who has lost their job and lost their healthcare coverage or anyone else who wants to save money. Here's quick access to — and little-known secrets about — affordable healthcare ALL IN ONE PLACE.

  • COBRA: fast facts NOW
  • Health insurance in plain language
  • Pay little or nothing for medications
  • Get check-ups, screenings, even dental care FREE
  • ... and much more

Employers:

When employees lose their job, they may not know where to turn for help. How will they get healthcare coverage they can afford? Where can they get inexpensive medications or check-ups on limited funds? Who do they call for help NOW? The Healthcare Survival GuideTM provides these answers and more.

Employers will find the book a valuable addition to their exit package to help laid-off workers find healthcare coverage and services to tide them over until their next job.