When an employee leaves or loses coverage, COBRA gives them the right to continue their group health plan and puts strict notice and timing rules on you. We help you administer COBRA correctly so a missed deadline doesn’t turn into a costly penalty.
COBRA lets employees and their families keep their group health coverage for a limited time after a qualifying event, like leaving a job, a reduction in hours, or certain family changes. The former employee generally pays the full premium, but the obligation to offer it, notify them, and manage the process sits with the employer.
Send the initial and election notices to qualified beneficiaries on time.
Track election windows and coverage periods so nothing slips through.
Manage the collection and remittance of COBRA premiums.
Handle elections, terminations and coverage changes for beneficiaries.
Keep the documentation you’d need if a claim or audit ever comes up.
A resource for your team and your former employees alike.
COBRA’s notice and timing requirements are unforgiving, and mistakes can bring IRS excise taxes, ERISA penalties and even lawsuits. Outsourcing the administration takes that risk and the paperwork off your team, so a routine departure never becomes an expensive compliance problem.
Informational only, not legal advice. COBRA rules and state “mini-COBRA” requirements vary, we’ll confirm what applies to your business.
Tell us about your plan and we’ll take the administration off your plate.