COBRA

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COBRA Notification statement

A COBRA notification statement in insurance refers to a notice provided by employers to employees who are eligible for continued health insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).COBRA provides individuals with the option to continue their group health insurance coverage for a limited time after certain qualifying events, such as job loss or reduction in work hours.

COBRA Qualifying event

A COBRA qualifying event in insurance refers to a specific event that results in an individual's eligibility for continued health insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act(COBRA). COBRA provides individuals with the option to continue their group health insurance coverage for a limited time after certain qualifying events, such as job loss or reduction in work hours. 

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)is a federal law that provides individuals with the option to continue their group health insurance coverage for a limited time after certain qualifying events, such as job loss or reduction in work hours. COBRA allows individuals to maintain their health insurance coverage during a period of transition, and ensures that they have access to the same benefits and coverage as they did when they were employed.

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