The benefits and limitations of medical insurance plans are different for health insurance companies. There are some companies who hold off the full coverage of benefits while you are still on probation. Once you pass the probation period, it is only then that you can use the benefits of the company's medical insurance. You might want to check the medical insurance coverage of the company you intend to work for. Try to inquire when you can use the benefits of the medical insurance, and if your daughter's condition is covered by a pre-eisting condition clause. This means that if your daughter's arthritis is considered a pre-eisting condition, then the medical insurance will not cover the shots for a certain period, usually a year. However, any length of time that she has been covered under the current medical insurance may apply to that waiting period. You can also sign up for medical insurance coverage of the company you intend to work for during open enrollments. This is the time when you can be added to the company's medical insurance coverage as if you were a long-time employee. Open enrollments are implemented by the company and their medical insurance providers at particular times of the year. Signing up for COBRA insurance is another option. You have to get COBRA before you switch jobs. By getting COBRA, you can etend your current medical insurance, while you are still on probation or waiting for the company's open enrollment to take place. Answer by admin — May 25, 2009 @ 11:24 am