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Can an employer change the premiums it charges COBRA participants whenever it deems the plan costs have increased?

April 26, 2017Charges COBRA costs deems employer increased participants Plan premiums

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Can an employer change the premiums it charges COBRA participants whenever it deems the plan costs have increased?

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No, an employer can only change the COBRA premiums once every twelve months (and they should be the same twelve month periods). This rule, however, does not apply if the benefit package selection changes.