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 Can I be denied insurance coverage after I have exhaused my COBRA? If I have a preexisting medical condition can the HIPPA law help me?
Q: I need help with HIPAA: When I retired I did not know that I could not get an individual health insurance plan because of my weight. I am now getting my health insurance through the 18 month COBRA insurance from my previous employer. My insurance runs out in February 2008 and I do not turn ...
- Can I cancel my COBRA coverage?
Q: I have recently quit my current job and have received my cobra paperwork. Since I have a pre-exsiting condition I need to continue my insurance through my previous employer until I pass my 60 days with my new employer. My question is after my 60 days when I am then able to receive insurance f ...
- Can I continue COBRA for my child only?
Q: I left my old company on June 29th started with my new company on July 2nd I am leaving them to accept a new job that fits my needs. I would like to get cobra for just my 4mnth old daughter how can I do that.A As long as your child was on the policy before you left your old job, the child wi ...
- Can I continue COBRA when I move and my wife is pregnant?
Q: I have a question regarding COBRA coverage.I work for company a in Michigan, and if I leave this company and move to IL, then would I be covered and if my wife is pregnant will she be covered. If I am taking job in IL would I be covered for out of state benefit or IL would be considered as i ...
- Can I continue group life, dental and health insurance through COBRA?
Q: My employer group plan has life, dental and health insurance with three different companies. Is each of these coverages available under COBRA?A: COBRA is a continuation of health insurance or any benefit that is considered "medical care". This would include dental, vision and prescription. ...
- Can I continue my current plan thru COBRA
Q: As an employee of George Mason University, I have had health insurance with Kaiser Permanente for the past 16 years. Am I able to continue with Kaiser thru Cobra? A: COBRA is NOT a company, but a federal law that allows you to continue on the previous employer’s group health insuranc ...
- Can I continue my group Life insurance through COBRA?
Q: My employer group plan has life, dental and health insurance with three different companies. Is each of these coverages available under COBRA? A: COBRA is a continuation of health insurance or any benefit that is considered "medical care". This would include dental, vision and prescription. ...
- Can I continue receiving my allergy shots be covered under COBRA?
Q: I have started a series of allergy shots. Would these continue to be covered on short term cobra?A: Generally, the continuation coverage is the same health benefits that you had the day before the qualifying event. If the allergy shots were covered before then they would be covered under COB ...
- Can I continue the COBRA dental when I'm entitled to Medicare?
Q: If I am enrolled in Medical and Dental Benefits under COBRA and later become entitled to Medicare I know that I must drop my medical coverage under COBRA, but can I retain my dental coverage under COBRA? A: Once an employee is entitled to Medicare they are no longer allowed to continue on the ...
- Can I convert my COBRA Plan to a private policy?
Q: I currently have Cobra which will expire in 2008. My Cobra is from my employer. My age is 58 and my hubsand who is also covered is 64. In Oct 2008 when Cobra expires my hubsand will have 3 months before he turns 65 and can get on medicare. My question is this can I convert my current COBRA o ...
- Can I elect COBRA after my new plan starts to cover claims I had during the election period?
Q: 1. Last day of employer coverage: 2/29/08 2. First day of new individual coverage 4/1/08. 3. A couple of medical claims put in for March. 4. COBRA election material doesn't arrive until 4/5/08. Question: What has to happen for COBRA to pay for the March medical claims if you can't have COBRA ...
- Can I elect COBRA for my kids if I don't take COBRA for myself?
Q: I needed to know specifically if I can have my child covered by COBRA even if I do not elect to be covered by COBRA A: COBRA law allows the employee to elect coverage for just his dependents as long as the dependents were on the policy before the qualifying event. The employee does not ha ...
- Can I enroll before I receive the COBRA Packet?
Q: Do I have to wait until my employer sends information about cobra coverage, or can I enroll online? Does the 45 days begin after separation?A: Your previous employer is required under COBRA federal law to mail you the COBRA packet with in 45 days from your last day of work or the last day of ...
- Can I extend COBRA after my 18 months is up?
Q: I will be eligable for Medicare in 7 months. My COBRA 18 months has expired. Can I remain on COBRA for the next 7 months? A: Unfortunately, you can not remain on COBRA unless there is a new "qualifying event". However, you may be eligible to convert your COBRA coverage to an individual poli ...
- Can I extend cobra coverage after 36 months due to divorce?
Q: I know that there is a mandated term to allow COBRA insurance to be extended past the 36 months allowed for an individual that has been divorced. Could you tell me what the term is?A: When a divorce occurs, the covered employee's ex-spouse can remain on COBRA for a maximum of 36 months. Th ...
- Can I extend my COBRA past the 18 months because I'm under doctor's care?
Q: I've had COBRA for 18 months, Im still under doctors care for a heart condition, its been six years and I've been ok. Can I extend the coverge because of my doctors care?A: COBRA law has specific requirements about the extension due to a disability. The Social Security Administration must dee ...
- Can I get a list of doctors that take COBRA?
Q: Could you please email me a doctor list for West Palm beach, Florida?A: COBRA is the same plan that you had with your previous employer. You will be able to use the same doctors that you had before. You will need to ask your health insurance company for a listing. Their contact information ...
- Can I get Cobra
Q: I am currently employed but only getting 12 hours a week with benefits I considering a temporary position which will give me 40 hours a week but no benefits. If I leave my other position, can I qualify for COBRA insurance? A: Cobra most likely would be an option to you. As long as that emp ...
- Can I get COBRA for just my wife who has pre-existing conditions?
Q: If I am employed and my wife has a preexisting condition, do I have to get COBRA only for her and then can I get insured by my employer for me and my children only or do I have to get COBRA for the entire family since my wife has a preexisting condition? A: The employee does not have to ...
- Can I get insurance under HIPAA?
Q: I am currently enrolled under a cobra plan for health insurance and am also permanently disabled as per Social Security. I am moving to another state that my current insurer does not do business in and am not eligible for Medicare for another 19 months. My question is, will I be able to get ...
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