The length of time an employee can continue coverage under COBRA depends on the type of qualifying event. What is the length of continuation if an employee is disabled when terminated or when hours are reduced?
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A) 0 months
B) 18 months
C) 29 months
D) 36 months
A) 0 months
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B) 18 months
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C) 29 months
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Other qualifying events include:
- Termination of employment for gross misconduct – Length of continuation: 0 months
- Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment for reasons other than gross misconduct – Length of continuation: 18 months
- Reduction in the number of hours of employment – Length of continuation: 18 months
- Divorce or legal separation from, or death of the covered employee – Length of continuation: 36 months
- Loss of dependent child status – Length of continuation: 36 months
COBRA coverage ends when:
- The employee or dependent fails to pay premiums on a timely basis;
- Medical insurance is obtained from a new employer, or coverage is gained under Medicare; or
- The employer goes out of business or ceases to maintain a group health plan
(Source: "The Big Book of HR"; Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem; The Career Press 2012)
D) 36 months
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