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What is COBRA?

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) requires most employers with group health plans to offer employees the opportunity to continue temporarily their group health care coverage under their employer\'s plan if their coverage otherwise would cease due to termination, layoff, or other change in employment status (referred to as \"qualifying events\")

 

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  1. Comment #1 (Posted by Stan )
    Hello! I left my job in October last year. I had a coverage under my employer but currently I do not have any coverage because I have only a relief job which does not provide an insurance coverage. Can I still qualify for cobra?
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