Originally Posted by electrocuted

I know trhat the benefits did NOT begin at my date of hire because of my job's delay in getting me a laptop computer with intranet access to apply for the benefits. insurance card came in the mail perhaps days before I was terminated. I had to call the doc to beg to be rescheduled earlier to get in just ONE office visit within the three day window I was allowed to use the insurance. I can not afford the cobra payments ($400/month!)