Introduction to COBRA Notices and Communications

COBRA requires employers as well as employees to provide notices in certain circumstances.  For example, employers must notify employees and other qualified beneficiaries of their right to COBRA continuation coverage following termination of employment or another qualifying event.  Employers and employees also have responsibilities to notify their group health plan of qualifying events in certain circumstances, and in the case of other events.  This section covers the following COBRA notices:

• Model General Notice
• Qualifying Event Notice for Employers
• Employee Notice Requirements
• Extensions and Early Termination Notices
• Model Election Notice
• Notice of Unavailability of Coverage (Model)
• Notice of Early Termination of Coverage (Model)  

Additional COBRA Information

• An Employer’s Guide to Group Health Continuation Coverage Under COBRA 
• Fact Sheet: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) 
• Continuation of Health Coverage- COBRA 
• FAQs for Employees About COBRA Continuation Health Coverage   

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