Initial Notice & Qualifying Event Notice
DB
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Our company recently made a major change in health and dental insurance - changing providers and changing dependent eligibility criteria.
I know that all dependents removed from coverage should receive a Qualifying Event notice. If dependents were added to coverage, should they receive an Initial Notice letter even if the employee has been on the policy for years and/or received an Initial Notice when they became employed?
Also, I assume these rules are for medical only, correct? There are no COBRA requirements for dental?
Thank you for your help.
I know that all dependents removed from coverage should receive a Qualifying Event notice. If dependents were added to coverage, should they receive an Initial Notice letter even if the employee has been on the policy for years and/or received an Initial Notice when they became employed?
Also, I assume these rules are for medical only, correct? There are no COBRA requirements for dental?
Thank you for your help.
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>Also, I assume these rules are for medical only,
>correct? There are no COBRA requirements for
>dental?
>
That is false!! COBRA applies to medical, dental, vision and any other "health care" coverage you offer under a group plan.