72-hour triage

What to do in the first day, hour by hour. The most time-sensitive items after a layoff — health insurance, unemployment filing, bill calls — all cluster in this window.

72-hour triage

  1. First 72 hours

    What to do in the first 72 hours after a layoff

    The hour-by-hour playbook: what to gather, what to skip, and the two time-sensitive deadlines (insurance and unemployment) that quietly cost the most if you miss them.

    July 25, 2026  ·  8 min read
  2. First 72 hours

    Health insurance after a layoff: COBRA, ACA, and spouse plans

    Three coverage paths side-by-side — COBRA, the ACA marketplace Special Enrollment Period, and the spouse or partner plan option. Premium math, network checks, and the decision checklist before the clock runs out.

    August 3, 2026  ·  9 min read
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