If you are an employee of the College covered by a group medical and/or dental plan, you have a right to choose to continue this coverage for yourself and/or your dependents at your own expense (plus a 2% administration fee) for up to 18 months if you lose coverage because of a reduction in your hours of employment, your resignation, layoff, the termination of your employment (for reasons other than gross misconduct), or if you begin long term disability. If COBRA continuation is desired, the COBRA election form must be signed and returned, and payment must be made on or before the first of the month for each month’s coverage.
Your spouse and eligible dependents can continue coverage for up to 36 months in the event of your death, divorce or legal separation or your becoming entitled to Medicare. In addition, if your dependent ceases to be a “dependent child,” coverage can be extended for up to 36 months. Special provisions and limitations may apply. Full information was provided to eligible employees in the orientation packet at the time of employment.
The employee or family member has the responsibility to inform Human Resources of a divorce, legal separation, or a child losing dependent status under a health plan within 60 days of the event.