If you were laid off this month

First of all, I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. I’ve unexpectedly lost a job before and it got hard before it got better.

Second, if you have an FSA, use it up right now. You can use it through the end of the month. Check out the Amazon fsa store or hsa/fsa website; some daily hygiene type products are available and useful to buy in bulk if need be. Fill and pick up any prescriptions while you’re still on your insurance. Get eye exams and glasses or contacts. You can go through 1800 contacts or other online retailers.

You can apply for health insurance and unemployment benefits in DC online. If you have to go to the ER, Medicaid can cover it retroactively.