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Why did I get a COBRA letter in the mail?

Why did I get a COBRA letter in the mail?

Why did I receive A COBRA Letter? The purpose of this letter is to inform you of your rights and responsibilities as a plan participant. Qualifying Event: At the end of your employment or because of reduction of hours (not maintain full-time status) you will receive this letter.

Which employers are subject to COBRA?

COBRA generally applies to all private-sector group health plans maintained by employers that have at least 20 employees on more than 50 percent of its typical business days in the previous calendar year. Both full- and part-time employees are counted to determine whether a plan is subject to COBRA.

What are the 7 COBRA qualifying event?

The following are qualifying events: the death of the covered employee; a covered employee’s termination of employment or reduction of the hours of employment; the covered employee becoming entitled to Medicare; divorce or legal separation from the covered employee; or a dependent child ceasing to be a dependent under …

Do you have to pay for COBRA If you don’t use it?

Your Initial COBRA premium must normally be paid within 45 days of the time you elect COBRA coverage. 5 If it isn’t paid on time (ie, within 45 days of electing COBRA), you lose your right to have COBRA coverage; you’ll have to find other health insurance options or you’ll be uninsured.

How long can I stay on COBRA?

36 months
Q11: How long does COBRA coverage last? COBRA requires that continuation coverage extend from the date of the qualifying event for a limited period of 18 or 36 months.

Is it worth getting Cobra insurance?

One good reason to decline COBRA is if you can’t afford the monthly cost: Your coverage will be canceled if you don’t pay the premiums, period. An Affordable Care Act plan or spouse’s employer plan may be your best bet for affordable premiums. On the other hand, COBRA might be worth a little higher monthly cost.