I’m a little nervous this morning. I have a phone interview later this morning with IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security) for my unemployment benefits. Because of the way I was let go from my position, they have some questions. I was reading that this is all pretty standard but it still makes me nervous. The money would go a long way in helping to cover expenses so there’s quite a bit on the line here.
If I am able to receive unemployment I will have to go back to the Healthcare Marketplace and adjust my income which will likely qualify us for Marketplace insurance. For now, without unemployment we technically qualify for Medicaid which would be free. I’ll either be able to receive unemployment which will help with money, or free insurance which will also help. The unemployment will help more as it has a higher value than the free insurance. I’m crossing my fingers things go well and I can receive the unemployment benefits.
Joe-
