Severance negotiation and COBRA coverage

[Will Collier]

M A V I C wrote:
[quote=ADent]
Luckily my old company continued health care until the end of the month.

My understanding is your current plan goes through the end of the month regardless. Eg, if you're laid off on March 31st, your insurance expires on April 1. But if you are laid off on March 1, your insurance still expires April 1.
This varies from company to company. Ask before setting your last day how long the coverage lasts, don't assume it's going to be good through the month (or whenever).