How long does the employer have to mail the Election Notice when a Qualifying Event has occurred?
The Employer has 14 days to mail the notice. If the employer uses a COBRA administrator, an additional 30 days are given to provide the notice. It is recommended that the notice be mailed First Class mail or with a Certificate of Mailing available at any post office. It is not recommended that Certified Mail be used as delivery is delayed until the recipient signs and receives the envelope.
