
The Department of Labor has recently issued this important update explaining in detail your rights under the health benefit guide called COBRA. By acquiring this important booklet you will be able to take control of your family’s health today and for the future.
This booklet explains your rights under COBRA to a temporary extension of employer-provided group health coverage, called COBRA continuation coverage.
This important booklet provides:
- A general explanation of your COBRA rights and responsibilities;
- Outlines the COBRA rules that group health plans must follow;
- Highlights your rights to benefits while you are receiving COBRA continuation coverage.
Introduction 1
What Is COBRA Continuation Coverage? 2
Who Is Entitled to Continuation Coverage? 4
Your COBRA Rights and Responsibilities: Notice and Election Procedures 5
Benefits under Continuation Coverage 8
Duration of Continuation Coverage 8
Chart: Summary of Qualifying Events, Qualified Beneficiaries, and Maximum Periods of Continuation Coverage 10
Paying for Continuation Coverage 11
Health Coverage Tax Credit 11
Coordination with Other Federal Benefit Laws 12
Role of the Federal Government 12
Resources 13
All Americans wishing to learn about Federal information associated with Employer’s Health Guidelines known as COBRA, health professionals and counselors, employers with responsibilities to provide employee health care should consider this important and timely guide.
Product Details
- Health Benefits
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Continuation Coverage
- Health Insurance