Is the 60 day COBRA election period a minimum or maximum period of time?
The COBRA statute established a minimum COBRA election period of 60 days. It is up to the employer to establish the maximum time frame. All employers want the minimum 60 day election period to also be the maximum 60 day election period, so make sure your COBRA language clearly states the election period is a maximum 60 day period of time. It is highly recommended your COBRA contract qualifying event notice include the actual last date to elect.
