Get Continuation Of Coverage Under Cobra Or State Group

Under COBRA, participants, covered spouses and dependent children may continue their plan coverage for a limited time when they would otherwise lose coverage due to a particular event, such as divorce (or legal separation).

In most cases, COBRA coverage for the covered employee lasts a maximum of 18 months. However, the following exceptions apply: 29-Month Period (Disability Extension): Special rules apply for certain disabled individuals and family members.

COBRA generally requires that group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees in the prior year offer employees and their families the opportunity for a temporary extension of health coverage (called continuation coverage) in certain instances where coverage under the plan would otherwise end.

Federal COBRA is a federal law that lets you keep your group health plan when your job ends or your hours are cut. Federal COBRA requires continuation coverage be offered to covered employees, their spouses, former spouses, and dependent children.

Continuation coverage generally begins on the date of the qualifying event and ends at the end of the maximum period. However, a period of coverage may end earlier if: an individual does not pay premiums on a timely basis. the employer ceases to maintain any group health plan.

Pros of COBRA Beneficiaries continue the same coverage for preexisting conditions and prescription drugs. With COBRA offering an extension of your health coverage, you don't have to pay for medical expenses out of pocket (i.e. doctor's visits).

COBRA generally requires that group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees in the prior year offer employees and their families the opportunity for a temporary extension of health coverage (called continuation coverage) in certain instances where coverage under the plan would otherwise end.