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COBRA

  • What is COBRA?
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  • What Constitutes a “Qualifying Event”?
  • What is the Time Period an Employer has to Send out the Qualifying Event Notice?
  • How Long May a Member Continue Coverage under COBRA?
  • How Long After a Qualifying Event Does a Qualified Beneficiary Have to Elect COBRA Coverage?
  • What is the Cost of COBRA Continuation Coverage?
  • When May COBRA Premiums be Increased?
  • Who Pays for COBRA and When are Payments Due?
  • When Does COBRA Terminate?

COBRA Continuation Health Coverage

  • Who is entitled to continuation coverage under COBRA?
  • How do I become eligible for COBRA continuation coverage?
  • How do I find out about COBRA coverage?
  • How long do I have to elect COBRA coverage?
  • If I waive COBRA coverage during the election period, can I still get coverage at a later date?
  • Under COBRA, what benefits must be covered?
  • How long does COBRA coverage last?
  • Can continuation coverage be terminated early for any reason?
  • Can I extend my COBRA continuation coverage?
  • Is a divorced spouse entitled to COBRA coverage from their former spouses' group health plan?
  • Who pays for COBRA coverage?
  • What is the Health Coverage Tax Credit and can it help me pay for COBRA?
  • If I did not make the premium payment on time and my coverage was canceled what can I do?
  • How do I file a COBRA claim for benefits?
  • Can I receive COBRA benefits while on FMLA leave?
  • I have both Medicare and COBRA coverage, how do I know which will pay my benefits?
  • Am I eligible for COBRA if my company closed or went bankrupt and there is no health plan?
  • I am a federal employee. Can I receive benefits under COBRA?
  • Where can I go if I have questions or want more information on COBRA?
  • What is COBRA continuation health coverage?
  • What does COBRA do?
  • What group health plans are subject to COBRA?
  • Are there alternatives for health coverage other than COBRA?
  • Who is entitled to continuation coverage under COBRA?
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