Post-COVID Guidance Impacts COBRA Deadlines and Health Plan Compliance

The end of Covid means… new health plan regulatory guidance!

See the link for new / important regulatory guidance that every employer and third-party administrator (TPA) must know.

Learn why September 8 might be an important date!

Here’s an example of note, regarding COBRA, adapted from the new guidance:

Barry participates in his employer’s group health plan.

Barry experiences a qualifying event for COBRA purposes and loses coverage on April 1, 2023.

Barrry is eligible to elect COBRA coverage and is provided a COBRA election notice on May 1, 2023.

What is the deadline for Barry to elect COBRA?

Conclusion: The last day of Barry’s COBRA election period is 60 days after July 10, 2023 (the end of the Outbreak Period), which is September 8, 2023.

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