FSA / HRA / HSA
FSA Reimbursement for Non-Covered Spouse
Health FSA funds may generally be used to reimburse eligible medical expenses for a spouse or qualifying dependents even if they are not enrolled in the employer's health plan.
COBRA
Question of the Week - ICHRA and COBRA Coverage
Q.- We are replacing our standard group health plan with ICHRA coverage. Do we have to offer COBRA to individuals who lose ICHRA coverage for a COBRA qualifying event?
Q.- We are replacing our standard group health plan with ICHRA coverage. Do we have to offer COBRA to individuals who lose ICHRA coverage for a COBRA qualifying event?
A.- An ICHRA is a group health plan subject to COBRA. Since the ICHRA group health plan is replacing the prior non-ICHRA group health plan, you should offer qualified beneficiaries the ability to continue their ICHRA coverage under COBRA upon a qualifying event.
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COBRA
COBRA Offering to Retirees
When a covered employee becomes entitled to Medicare before retiring, a covered spouse may receive up to 36 months of COBRA continuation from the date of Medicare entitlement.
COBRA
COBRA Offering to Retirees
When a covered employee becomes entitled to Medicare before retirement, the spouse may be eligible for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation coverage.