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Q: I quit my job and began receiving CAL-COBRA benefits. I was under the impression that the law regarding the length of time for those benefits had changed from 18 months to 36 months. Am I correct and if not, why?
A: Cal-COBRA is a California issued law that allows a resident employee to continue with the group health plan offered by California employers with 2-19 employees. That continuation can be no longer than 36 months. One may also use Cal-COBRA is extend an 18 month continuation of COBRA for up to 36 months with an increased rate of up to 110%. (Unless premiums are affected by the disability extension) The dental and vision plans may not be subject to the continuation under the state issued law. Once significant difference between the state issued and the federal is that the insurance company is the responsible party that has to notify you and the qualified beneficiaries and they are responsible for collecting your premiums. The employer is responsible for notifying the insurance company of the qualifying event. You will need to contact the California insurance department for specific Cal-COBRA question.
The phone number for the California Department of insurance is 800-927-4357
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