The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 – abbreviated to COBRA – is a federal law that, among other things, requires all private-sector group health plans maintained by employers with 20 or more employees to offer temporary continuation of group health coverage in some situations where it would otherwise be terminated. Terms and conditions […]
Decent health insurance brings peace of mind, especially during difficult times. You need to know more about COBRA notice procedures, as health insurance coverage under COBRA have specific rules that must be adhered to. Employees, spouses, and/or their children are entitled to continued health insurance under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) when they […]
Employers have certain COBRA coverage responsibilities to their employees. They need to comply with requirements regarding notification and they are subject to penalties should they not fulfil them. If you have recently lost a job that provided you with health insurance, and you are now eligible for COBRA coverage – or have been in the […]
Millions of Americans qualify for health insurance coverage under COBRA, but not many people understand the COBRA insurance rules or how this legislation actually works. Since both health insurance and job security are of pressing concern at the moment as result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s particularly important that you are familiar with the rules […]
COBRA refers to the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, an act which specifically offers health insurance coverage options for people who are in the process of changing jobs or who have recently lost their jobs. COBRA insurance is a temporary option that may be helpful and convenient to people who are experiencing this specific set of […]
