Qualifying Events that would make you eligible for COBRA include: voluntary or involuntary separation from employment, a reduction of hours worked, the death of an employee, or a divorce.
Qualifying Events for COBRA |
Employee |
If you leave your job voluntarily; this includes retirement
Ifyour work hours are reduced so that you are no longer eligible for health benefits under your employer's policy
If you leave your job involuntarily for any reason other than gross misconduct
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Employee`s Spouse |
If the employee's work hours are reduced
If the employee leaves the job for any reason other than gross misconduct
If the employee becomes entitled to Medicare
Divorce or legal separation
Death of the employee
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Dependant Children |
If the employee's work hours are reduced
If the employee leaves the job for any reason other than gross misconduct
If the child loses dependent child status under the employer sponsored health plan's rules
If the employee becomes entitled to Medicare
Divorce or legal separation
Death of the employee
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