Why Finding a Job Shouldn't Mean Losing Healthcare in Mexico
Mexican Rep. García Medina proposes extending health insurance for unemployed people from 8 weeks to 3 months to bridge the job search gap. The plan also ensures children of the unemployed have coverage until adulthood, prioritizing their well-being.
Let's face it, eight weeks of health insurance after losing your job is like trying to patch a leaky roof with a Chiclet. Representative Amalia Dolores García Medina (say that name five times fast!), a champion for the not-so-lucky-in-employment, is here with a proposal that's more duct tape and tarp than a permanent fix, but hey, it'll keep the rain (of medical bills) at bay for a little longer.
Here's the gist: García Medina wants to extend the period people can keep their social security health benefits after losing their job. Currently, it's a measly eight weeks – hardly enough time to dust off your resume, nail a dozen interviews, and land a dream gig with stellar health insurance (although, wouldn't that be nice?).
