When You Quit A Job When Does Health Insurance End? 
It really depends upon the employer but it will usually end the month after you leave . Once you leave , you will , most likely , not meet eligibility requirements . If the company has a written policy that complies with state and federal laws they could keep you on longer , but most do n't . This does n't mean . however , that you 'll be without insurance . COBRA is the federal statute that requires that you be offered a continuation of your coverage after you are no longer eligible for that company 's group coverage . Under COBRA , you will be given the option to pay for your coverage on your own . You can be charged a fee for this and it can be expensive . Depending on the company , you may also be eligible to convert your group coverage to an individual policy . If you elect this , once again , you 'll be responsible for the premiums . However , you usually will have options to choose from that may be able to save you some premium dollars . Just be aware of the coverage changes . Now that we have new healthcare laws , you also have the option of going to an exchange to get your coverage . Talk to an agent or the company 's customer service people to get some good advice on choosing the right plan . 