Getting Started
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Provide initial notice of COBRA rights to all current employees to update group compliance.
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Provide new group health participants notice when enrolling on various health plans.
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Allow for emailed COBRA activation requests for qualifying event.
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Notify employees and spouses of the continuation rights within three business days of notice or qualified event. – National regulation is 14 days.
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Process COBRA Elections and required notices.
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Issue payment coupons to COBRA participants.
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Notify participant of premium changes.
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Send late payment notices to participants at employer’s request.
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Ensure employer notification for COBRA coverage termination at the appropriate expiration date.
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Monitor COBRA participants for individuals who reach age 65 and become ineligible for continuation.
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Maintain complete documentation and document archive.
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Provide customer service through telephone and email inquiries.
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Provide monthly reminder emails for qualifying events.
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Provide monthly reports of participant activity, benefits enrollment and terminations.
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Notify affected carriers of COBRA participant enrollment.