I need some advice to figuring out what my best options are for the short term. I got a new job, and I start on 5/18. My current benefits through work are absolutely insane. I pay $286 a week, and my employer covers the other half. COBRA seems pretty impossible.
My new employer is in the union. I need X amount of hours worked to receive the benefits. It’s around 5-6 months until they start. I’m really worried about how I can cover this gap.
I unfortunately have health needs and prescriptions I cannot go without. I have bipolar disorder, it’s taken me years and years to find the right medication regimen. Two of the prescriptions are “brand.” I see a psychiatrist once a month, and a therapist weekly.
I’ve never had to do any of this before, it’s honestly overwhelming. If anyone has any experience or advice it would be greatly appreciated.