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Does the employer have to allow a qualified beneficiary to use the health plan before electing COBRA?

April 26, 2017Beneficiary COBRA Electing employer Health Plan qualified

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Does the employer have to allow a qualified beneficiary to use the health plan before electing COBRA?

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No, the employer can prohibit the employee from using the plan until a Cobra election is made and the first payment is paid by the employee. Additionally reimbursement of indemnity claims can also be frozen until this occurs.