COBRA for Rookies
Understanding the Basics to Avoid Liability
Available immediately and for 60 days after purchase.
The stakes are high in COBRA compliance. With the potential for big ticket COBRA claims, it is crucial that individuals newly responsible for COBRA administration understand the rules and the importance of following them. Whether you sponsor COBRA health plans, act as a COBRA administrator, or advise on COBRA compliance, join us for this 90-minute web seminar and let our experts educate your personnel about the basics of COBRA, with an emphasis on practical ways to reduce damage exposure.
Originally presented on June 26, 2008.
For one registration fee ($249), you and your co-workers may view the seminar as many times as you wish for 60 days after purchase.
Seminar Level
Topics Covered
Here’s some of what was covered:
- The big picture: What is COBRA coverage? What employers and health plans are subject to COBRA? What are the consequences of failing to comply?
- What events trigger COBRA rights? Who has COBRA rights?
- What notices does COBRA require? When do the notices have to be provided? What information has to be in the notices? Who needs to get the notices?
- What’s the best way to provide the notices? What records should be kept as evidence that the notices were given to the right people at the right time?
- Mechanics: What’s involved in offering, electing, and paying for COBRA? What are the election and premium payment deadlines?
- If you’ve dropped the ball and made a COBRA mistake, how can it be fixed?
Details
Speakers: Virginia L. Briggs, Esq. and Elizabeth E. Vollmar, Esq. Ms. Briggs is a Senior Editor at EBIA and is the Editor and a Contributing Author of EBIA’s COBRA: The Developing Law. Ms. Vollmar is a vice president and principal employee benefits attorney in the Legal & Research Group of Willis North America’s employee benefits practice, and is the former editor and a current contributor of EBIA’s COBRA: The Developing Law.
Handouts: A handout of the seminar slides and other information is provided through download.
Viewing Details
You and your co-workers may view the seminar as many times as you wish during a 60-day viewing window.
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