How long does an employee have to decide whether he/she wants to continue any or all of benefits available under the COBRA continuation of benefits?
Employees and eligible dependents have sixty (60) days from the later of 1) the effective date of the qualifying event (e.g. separation from employment other than for gross misconduct, reduction in hours, layoff, etc.), or 2) the date of the notification, whichever is later, to elect COBRA continuation of benefits. There are no extensions to this deadline.
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