Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Federal
Author: Jayne Zanglein, Western Carolina University
Summary
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provides a temporary option for employees and their dependents to maintain their health insurance coverage when they would otherwise lose it under certain circumstances. This guide provides an in-depth review of COBRA's compliance requirements, including those related to qualifying events, qualified beneficiaries, notices, election periods, length of coverage, termination of coverage and premium payments.
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