How does the COBRA continuation coverage requirements apply to Cafeteria Plans and other Flexible Benefit arrangements?
The provision of medical care through a cafeteria plan (as defined in Section 125) or other flexible benefit arrangement constitutes a group health plan. However, the COBRA continuation coverage requirements of section 162(k) apply to those medical benefits under the cafeteria plan or other arrangement that a covered employee has actually chosen to received. Furthermore, except in cases where the plan is exempt from HIPAA, COBRA need only be offered in cases where the participant has a positive balance at the time of termination and only for the remainder of the current plan year. Return to Top Important Disclaimer: COBRA is a law (It is not an endorsed insurance plan or company). Answers and comments provided on Cobra insurance .com website are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, governmental, or other professional advice. Cobra insurance .com does not endorse, and ex
The provision of medical care through a cafeteria plan (as defined in Section 125) or other flexible benefit arrangement constitutes a group health plan. However, the COBRA continuation coverage requirements of section 162(k) apply to those medical benefits under the cafeteria plan or other arrangement that a covered employee has actually chosen to received. Furthermore, except in cases where the plan is exempt from HIPAA, COBRA need only be offered in cases where the participant has a positive balance at the time of termination and only for the remainder of the current plan year.
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