New law extends COBRA coverage

On May 5, Gov. Rell signed into law Public Act 10-13, which permits employees who lose coverage under Connecticut fully insured employer health insurance policies to elect COBRA continuation coverage for up to 30 months in the event of layoff, reduction of hours, leave of absence, or termination of employment. (Previously, coverage had extended to 18 months.) The law applies to former employees currently on state or federal COBRA continuation and those who elect continuation coverage on or after May 5, 2010. Effective immediately, CBIA COBRA Continuation Services will incorporate these changes into our processes.

For more information, visit www.ct.gov/cid/lib/cid/BullHC77.pdf.