COBRA Quick Help!

scottorr

We have an ex-employee on COBRA who just had a baby. I can not remember if this is an event that qualifies the employee for the extended 11 weeks of coverage. Do any of you know? I have My manual out but it is 500 pages thick. Thanks in advance.

mwild31

I've looked at quite a few sites and I don't believe this situation is a qualifying event, however in New York, your rules might be different. I would contact your insurance broker & have them do some research for you. Also, you can hop on the DOL site & see if they provide some state specific information on Cobra Extensions.

njjel

My COBRA book tell me that "The addition of a new born or adopted child does not extend the 18 month coverage period." (The child can be added to the coverage however.)

scottorr

Thank you NJJEL and MWILD31. Your help was greatly appreciated.