1219 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Qualifying Event Code

A Qualifying Event is any of the following which results in loss of coverage for a Qualified Beneficiary

Type
Identifier (ID)
Length
Min 1 / Max 2
Codes
CodeDescription
1Termination of Employment
The termination or reduction in hours of the employee's employment, excluding termination due to gross misconduct. Maximum coverage period is 18 months
2Reduction of work hours
The termination or reduction in hours of the employee's employment, excluding termination due to gross misconduct. Maximum coverage period is 18 months
3Medicare
The employee's entitlement to Medicare benefits. Dependents only qualify for continuation of coverage. Maximum coverage period is 36 months
4Death
Death of the employee. Maximum coverage period is 36 months
5Divorce
Divorce or legal separation of the employee from his or her spouse. Maximum coverage period is 36 months
6Separation
Divorce or legal separation of the employee from his or her spouse. Maximum coverage period is 36 months
7Ineligible Child
A dependent child ceases to qualify as a dependent child under the plan's dependent definition. Maximum coverage period is 36 months
8Bankruptcy of Retiree's Former Employer (26 U.S.C. 4980B(f)(3)(F))
9Layoff
10Leave of Absence
ZZMutually Defined

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