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COBRA
Information and Resources
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COBRA -
Divorced Spouses Right to Continue Health Coverage
Is a divorced spouse entitled to COBRA coverage from their former spouses’
group health plan?
Under COBRA, participants, covered spouses and dependent children may
continue their plan coverage for a limited time when they would otherwise
lose coverage due to a particular event, such as divorce (or legal
separation). A covered employee’s spouse who would lose coverage due to a
divorce may elect continuation coverage under the plan for a maximum of 36
months. A qualified beneficiary must notify the plan administrator of a
qualifying event within 60 days after divorce or legal separation. After
being notified of a divorce, the plan administrator must give notice,
generally within 14 days, to the qualified beneficiary of the right to elect
COBRA continuation coverage.
Divorced spouses may call their plan administrator or the EBSA Toll-Free
Employee & Employer Hotline number, 1.866.444.EBSA (3272) if they have
questions about COBRA continuation coverage or their rights under ERISA.
COBRA information and Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
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