COBRA Coverage Extension
While enrolled in COBRA coverage, you and/or your eligible dependents may be able to extend the COBRA coverage.
Original qualifying event | Second qualifying event that lets you/your dependent extend COBRA coverage | Who gets the coverage extension? | When to notify the Fund Office | Length of coverage extension |
You terminate employment (you quit, are laid off, or retire) or your hours are reduced | You become disabled within the first 60 days of COBRA coverage | You and your dependents | Within 60 days of becoming disabled | 11 months |
Your death, divorce, legal separation, or your child stops being eligible for coverage | Your dependents only (spouse and children) | Within 60 days of the second qualifying event | 18 months |