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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?