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What is the period of coverage for events such as death or divorce under COBRA?

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Answer:

36 months

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reorganization Act 1986 (COBRA)
  • The US Department of Health and Human Services, through the Center for Medical and Medicaid Services, has jurisdiction over the cobra continuation coverage requirements of the PHS Act
  • In the event of the death of the qualifying event cover employee, divorce from the spouse of the covered employee or legal separation of the covered employee or if the covered employee qualifies for Medicare, the spouse or dependent child Cobra will have 36 months.
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