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Does each Qualified Beneficiary have Independent Election Rights under COBRA?

April 26, 2017Beneficiary COBRA election independent qualified Rights

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Does each Qualified Beneficiary have Independent Election Rights under COBRA?

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Yes. COBRA requires that “each” qualified beneficiary be entitled to elect COBRA coverage. If there is a choice among types of coverage under the plan, each qualified beneficiary is entitled to make a separate election among the different types at open enrollment.