Question of the Week

Posted by BAS - 23 July, 2015

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Q.- We have a group that as of August 1st is putting in place a spousal carve out-If a spouse of an employee is eligible for group health insurance through his or her employer, then her or she is no longer eligible for coverage. In this situation, is the removal of the spouse a qualifying event under COBRA?  

A.- No. Changing eligibility requirements for spouses under the plan is not a qualifying event under COBRA.


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