Eligibility Requirement:
Anyone who worked for an employer of 20 or more employees.
Financial Eligibility:
No financial eligibility requirements.
Benefit Amounts:
Employee receive group health benefits by paying his/her own group rate premium.
Payment Intervals:
- Premiums are paid monthly.
- Coverage and eligibility limited to 18 months.
- If disabled at the time of leaving, may be eligible for 29 months.
- May keep coverage through new insurance wait period if there are pre-existing conditions.
- Before COBRA ends, contact the insurance company for the availability of a conversion policy.
Duration of Coverage:
18 months in most cases but can extend to 29 months under certain circumstances.
How to Apply:
Must apply with your employer within 60 days of leaving the job.
