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Benefits Continuation (COBRA)

The federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) helps Employees and their dependents continue their health insurance even if they are no longer eligible for benefits under the College's health plan.

COBRA allows eligible Employees and their dependents to continue their health insurance coverage when a "qualifying event" happens. Qualifying events include the Employee's resignation, termination, leave of absence, shortened work hours, divorce, legal separation, or death. Another qualifying event occurs when a dependent child stops being eligible for coverage under an Employee's health insurance.

If you continue your insurance under COBRA, you will pay the full cost of the insurance at the College's group rates plus an administration fee. When you become eligible for the College's health insurance plan, we will give you a written notice describing your COBRA rights. Because the notice contains important information about your rights and what to do if you need COBRA, be sure to read it carefully. The Human Resources office can provide you with additional details on COBRA benefits.


Policy No.  313  Issued  3/1/2009    

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