<prompt> Human: I accepted a job that begins on October 17. My benefits document says that I will be eligible for health insurance after the 31st day of employment. I currently have health insurance through my current employer. Is there anything I can do to cover myself between the 17th and 31 days after that?  <response>: Yes. Your current and soon-to-be-former employer must offer you a COBRA policy, which you can sign up for retroactively 60 days after your last day of employer coverage. If you require medical services, activate the COBRA policy. 