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Cal-COBRA applies to employers with 2-19 employees, whereas federal COBRA applies to employers with more than 20 employees. Cal-COBRA offers coverage for up to 36 months, while federal COBRA offers coverage for 18 months for the former employee and up to 36 months for any dependents.

18 to 36 months While COBRA is temporary, in most circumstances, you can stay on COBRA for 18 to 36 months. This coverage period provides flexibility to find other health insurance options. COBRA Continuation Coverage - U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Labor https://.dol.gov › ebsa › laws-and-regulations › laws U.S. Department of Labor https://.dol.gov › ebsa › laws-and-regulations › laws

Pros of COBRA Beneficiaries continue the same coverage for preexisting conditions and prescription drugs. With COBRA offering an extension of your health coverage, you don't have to pay for medical expenses out of pocket (i.e. doctor's visits). Pros and Cons of COBRA vs. Private Health Insurance - SBMA Benefits SBMA Benefits https://.sbmabenefits.com › pros-and-cons-of-cobra... SBMA Benefits https://.sbmabenefits.com › pros-and-cons-of-cobra...

How to Administer Cal-COBRA Notifying all eligible group health care participants of their Cal-COBRA rights. Providing timely notice of Cal-COBRA eligibility, enrollment forms, and notice of the duration of coverage and terms of payment after a qualifying event has occurred.

COBRA generally requires that group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees in the prior year offer employees and their families the opportunity for a temporary extension of health coverage (called continuation coverage) in certain instances where coverage under the plan would otherwise end. Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA) U.S. Department of Labor (.gov) https://.dol.gov › Health Plans and Benefits U.S. Department of Labor (.gov) https://.dol.gov › Health Plans and Benefits

State continuation coverage refers to state laws that enable employees to extend their employer-sponsored group health insurance even if they are not eligible for an extension through COBRA. While COBRA law applies throughout the U.S., it is only applicable to employers with 20 or more employees.

COBRA Qualifying Event Notice The employer must notify the plan if the qualifying event is: Termination or reduction in hours of employment of the covered employee, • Death of the covered employee, • Covered employee becoming entitled to Medicare, or • Employer bankruptcy.