Just because your plan document says the HRA is not available to terminated employees, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s following the rules.
The Mysterious Case of Misinformation, L&I Claims and Benefit Continuation
If an employee gets injured on the job and files an L&I claim, do you keep him on benefits? There is a right answer, although it’s not always the one given.
COBRA: The case for the Third-Party Administrator
COBRA administration is more than just mailing a notice to terminated employees. If you have clients self-administering, you need to read this!
May Question of the Month: What is the best method to mail a COBRA notice?
COBRA requires an employer to prove a notice was sent. So, what’s the best way to get that proof? It’s May’s Question of the Month.
March Question of the Month: Do you send out a COBRA notice for a voluntary cancellation of coverage?
Spoiler alert: the answer is maybe. Find out when a COBRA notice is required.
Domestic Partners, Children & COBRA: Eligibility is not so cut & dried.
Even though the COBRA regulations are fairly clear on domestic partners with respect to COBRA eligibility, your insurance carrier may make exceptions to the rules.
September Question of the Month: Is my client on the hook for failure to send a COBRA notice?
Is the employer or the TPA liable when a COBRA notice isn’t sent properly?
How does COBRA work with a merger or acquisition?
COBRA can be tricky when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. Find out what you need to know from our alphabet-soup expert!
July Question of the Month: Does hitting 20 employees mid-year trigger COBRA eligibility?
This month our expert answers the popular question, “if my company hits 20 employees mid-year, does that trigger COBRA eligibility?” Find out!
True or False: Is Medicare Entitlement a COBRA qualifying event?
While listed as a “COBRA Qualifying Event,” in most cases, a spouse will be rejected upon submitting the COBRA application. Find out why.