Can the coverage period be extended?
If you elect continuation coverage, an extension of the maximum period of 18 months of coverage may be available if a second qualifying event occurs. You must notify the District of a disability or second qualifying event in order to extend the period of continuation coverage. Failure to provide notice of a disability or a second qualifying event may affect the right to extend coverage. Continuation on Disability An 11 month extension of group health plan continuation (total 29 month continuation period) may be available if any of the qualified beneficiaries (including dependents) becomes disabled within 60 days of the termination of employment or reduction in hours. In order to be entitled to the 29 month continuation, the qualified beneficiary must satisfy all of the following conditions: • The disability must be approved by the Social Security Administration; and • The disability must have occurred prior to the end of the 60 day election period for continuation coverage; and • The q
