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how long can i keep cobra benefits

by Felipa Miller Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Employees are eligible for 18 months of continued coverage under COBRA if the qualifying event stems from reduction of hours or termination of employment for reasons other than gross misconduct. Note that termination can be voluntary or involuntary, including retirement.May 6, 2021

How long can I keep my COBRA?

Keep Your Health Coverage (COBRA)Small Employer (2 to 19 employees)Large Employer (20 or more employees)Cal-COBRA — up to 36 monthsFederal COBRA — 18 or 36 months. For more information visit the Department of Labor website . Cal-COBRA — If Federal COBRA was 18 months, 18 more months of Cal-COBRA is available

Can COBRA last longer than 18 months?

COBRA requires that continuation coverage extend from the date of the qualifying event for a limited period of 18 or 36 months. The length of time depends on the type of qualifying event that gave rise to Page 6 6 the COBRA rights.

Will the COBRA subsidy be extended past September 2021?

The COBRA subsidy has been extended until September 30, 2021. Currently this is the final date for subsidy assistance. There has currently been no word of extension beyond this date.

What happens when COBRA runs out?

When your COBRA health insurance runs out, you can be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period that will allow you to enroll in an Obamacare health plan. Qualify for a Special Enrollment Period? Then you have 60 days from the end of your COBRA coverage to enroll in a plan from the Marketplace.

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