How many days does an employee have to be covered by the health insurance plan in order to be eligible for COBRA coverage?
One! If the employee is covered by the health plan on January 1, 1997 and quits on January 2, 1997, the ex-employee is entitled to COBRA benefits. It is for this reason alone all employers should have a waiting period of at least 30 days before health insurance benefits begin. This helps eliminate COBRA administration on employees who only work for the employer a week or two.
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