COBRA

	This page last modified: Thursday, October 25, 2012 Current Openings > Application Process > Application Form Benefits: > Eligibility > Health Benefits:    - COBRA    - HIPAA    - Health Rights Act    - Cancer Rights Act > Retirement    - Deferred Comp > Other Benefits:    - Flexible Spending    - Supplemental Insurance    - Personal Accident Insurance    - SBC Credit Union    - Employee Assistance (EAP)    - Transit & Parking > Leave Benefits > Benefits Forms > Benefits Contacts	The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) is a federal law that requires employers to offer individuals, who would otherwise lose group health coverage due to termination of employment or other qualifying events, the right to continue that coverage for a specified period at applicable group rates. COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE A federal law allows you and your eligible dependents to continue dental and/or your medical coverage at your own expense under certain circumstances when health coverage would otherwise end. Your COBRA rights are subject to change. COBRA coverage is available if coverage would be lost under any of the following qualifying events: termination of employment (for reasons other than gross misconduct) or a reduction in hours, retirement, employee’s or retiree’s death, employee’s or retiree’s divorce or legal separation, a dependent ceasing to qualify as an eligible dependent. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS In the event of divorce, legal separation or a dependent ceasing to qualify as an eligible dependent, you or a family member must notify the Superior Court’s Human Resources Department within 60 days after that event occurs. If notice is not received by the end of the 60-day period, the affected spouse or dependent will not be entitled to choose COBRA continuation coverage. Health Benefits Under Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) COBRA Insurance Rates (Monthly)
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