If I exercise my rights under the Special Election period, will my COBRA coverage be extended for 18 months beginning on the later election date?
No. This special election period does not extend the period of COBRA continuation coverage beyond the original maximum period (generally 18 months from the employee’s involuntary termination). COBRA coverage elected in this special election period begins with the first period of coverage beginning on or after February 17, 2009 and ends after 9 months of the reduction, or when the maximum period of COBRA coverage ends, whichever occurs first.
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