There are a lot of things to think about when you first find yourself unemployed. In the rush to find a new job or figure out your next step, it can be easy to procrastinate in dealing with your family’s health coverage. Keep in mind that you have 60 days from the date that your former job ended to file for COBRA benefits. The Michigan Civil Service Commission offers detailed information about the steps necessary to apply for this coverage here: http://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/0,4614,7-147-22854_32360-99529–,00.html.