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	COBRA Alternatives
	> What is COBRA? > Is my employer obligated to continue my benefits under COBRA? > Who is responsible for notifying me about COBRA? > What if my employer ignores its COBRA obligations? > What are Qualifying Events? > What are not Qualifying Events? > My employer has changed the health insurance plan it sponsors. Can I qualify for COBRA? > My employer has filed for bankruptcy. Can I qualify for COBRA? > Who is eligible for COBRA continuation of benefits? > Are newborns and adopted children eligible for COBRA continuation of benefits? > Can I choose one option for myself and a different one for my eligible dependents? > How long do I have to decide whether I want to continue any or all of my benefits available under the COBRA continuation of benefits? > I told my former employer that I did not want COBRA, but I've changed my mind. Can I still obtain COBRA? > What plans are covered under COBRA continuation of benefits? > What plans are not covered under COBRA continuation of benefits? > Must I enroll in all of the medical, dental and vision plans under which I was covered as an active employee? > What Happens to my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Dependent Care FSA? > When does the COBRA continuation of benefits begin? > How long do COBRA continued benefits last? > Can I extend my COBRA coverage? > What would cause my COBRA coverage to terminate early? > When are my premiums due? > How much will COBRA cost? > Why is COBRA so expensive? > How do I file a claim under COBRA? > May I get insurance coverage outside of the COBRA continuation benefits plan? > How do I cancel COBRA? > My COBRA term is ready to expire, what should I do?