Make sure you're eligible for unemploymentIf you were laid off without cause, you will likely qualify for unemployment insurance. Make sure your health insurance is coveredAsk how long your health insurance plan will remain in place. But if you are losing your health insurance, most employers have to send you a COBRA notice. COBRA allows former employees to continue their health insurance plan for a set period of time, but they will be paying 100% of the premium. You can roll the money into an IRA, which can offer more flexibility than a company plan.

Source: CNN January 31, 2019 19:07 UTC