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Question of the Week - COBRA Election

Can an employee who was not enrolled in our health coverage elect COBRA? No. COBRA continuation coverage is only available to individuals who were actively...

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Q: Can an employee who was not enrolled in our health coverage elect COBRA?

**A: **No. COBRA continuation coverage is only available to individuals who were actively enrolled in the employer’s group health plan on the day before the qualifying event. If the employee was not covered under the plan, they are not eligible to elect COBRA coverage.

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