COBRA protects an individual and their family if a person loses employer-sponsored health care benefits. This continuing education course for health insurance agents explains the eligibility requirements for COBRA, which employers must provide COBRA, qualifying events for an employee or the spouse of an employee, COBRA elections, the effect of disability, conversion options, and alternatives to COBRA. Statutes and case law are added for emphasis and further understanding.

Class highlights include:

• Employer Requirements and Qualifying Events


• Conversion Options


• COBRA Timeline


• Paying for COBRA


• COBRA Notice Requirements


• Coordination With Other Federal Benefit Laws


• Special Enrollment Options


• Pre-Existing Insurance Pool (PCIP) Coverage


• Approved for 3 Hours of Elective Continuing Education