Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Delaware
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Francis P. Morley
Summary
- Delaware group health policies issued to small employers generally must include a state continuation coverage provision. See Delaware Continuation Coverage Law.
- Delaware's continuation coverage law applies to group policies issued to small employers with one to 19 employees. See Delaware Continuation Coverage Law.
- Continuation coverage may last for up to nine months. See Delaware Continuation Coverage Law.
- The Delaware continuation coverage law has specific notice and election requirements that apply to employers, group policies, insurers and individuals. See Notice and Election Requirements.