News, resources and press inquiries for Cushion
Covering layoffs, income continuity or the future of work? Here you'll find our company overview, brand assets and the quickest way to reach our team.
About Cushion
Official company boilerplate for press and editorial use. Feel free to quote it word for word.
Boilerplate in brief
Cushion offers private layoff insurance built for the modern professional. After a qualifying involuntary job loss, Cushion policies pay unrestricted cash that supplements state unemployment, so professionals can keep their households steady while they find their next role.
Full boilerplate
Cushion is building the new standard of private layoff insurance for the modern professional. State unemployment was never designed to support today's cost of living, and for many professionals it covers only a fraction of monthly expenses. After a qualifying no-fault involuntary job loss, Cushion policies pay unrestricted cash that supplements state unemployment benefits. Combined with state benefits, they can replace up to 60% of verified gross income for up to five months, subject to caps and eligibility. Coverage is individually owned and portable across employers, and Cushion never contacts your employer. Learn more at needcushion.com.
Cushion at a glance
Category
Private layoff insurance (supplemental involuntary unemployment insurance)
Built for
Salaried professionals who want their income protected beyond what state unemployment pays
Coverage
Up to 60% of verified gross income combined with state unemployment, up to $10,000/month, for 2 to 5 months
Qualifying event
A no-fault involuntary job loss, such as a reduction in force or role elimination, confirmed by state unemployment approval
Ownership
Individually owned, portable across employers and 100% employee-paid
Availability
Rolling out across the U.S. Join the waitlist at needcushion.com
Coverage options, limits, waiting periods, and policy availability vary by jurisdiction and are subject to underwriting approval and individual policy declarations.
Topics our team can speak to
Our team is available for interviews and expert commentary on the financial side of career risk.
Layoff trends, WARN notices and what they mean for workers
Why state unemployment falls short for modern professionals
Income continuity and planning ahead for a career gap
Navigating a layoff: severance, health coverage, equity and retirement accounts
How private insurance is closing the income gap
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Brand assets
Logos & brand guidelines
Download the Cushion Insurance logo, symbol and brand guidelines for editorial use. Please don't alter, recolor or distort the marks.
Cushion™ and the Cushion logo™ are trademarks of Cushion Insurance Inc.
Press
Cushion in the news
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