Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Tennessee
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Francis P. Morley
Summary
- Tennessee group health policies issued to employers, regardless of size, generally must include continuation and conversion coverage. See Tennessee Continuation Coverage and Conversion Law.
- Tennessee continuation coverage is generally available for three months, but may be longer in certain situations. See Periods of Coverage.
- Individuals eligible for continuation coverage must make timely premium payments to the employer. See Premiums.