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COBRAThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Extension Update April 15, 2010, Congress passed and the President later signed the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (the "Act") that extended to May 31, 2010 the eligibility for the 65% premium subsidy for COBRA premiums for individuals that incur an involuntary termination of employment on or before that date. Prior to this Act, the eligibility time period for the COBRA premium subsidy expired on March 31, 2010. This Act modifies the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which was amended by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 earlier this year. For additional information regarding the Temporary Extension Act, please see http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/cobra.html If you have any additional questions regarding this information, you can email HR_Benefits@wright.edu. Continuation of Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits After SeparationWho is eligible for continuation of health and dental insurance benefits after coverage through Wright State has been terminated?
How long can the coverage be purchased?
What is the cost? Cost for continued coverage is 102% of the total premium paid by the university. Dental and vision coverages can only be purchased in conjunction with medical coverage. You may purchase coverage for any or all persons on your policy at the time of termination. How is COBRA coverage initiated? You will receive an enrollment form from Harrington Benefit Services, our COBRA administrator, after the qualifying event. You will have 60 days in which to respond. If elected, coverage will begin the first day after coverage through Wright State was terminated. In the case of a dependent’s losing coverage, it is the employee’s responsibility to inform the Department of Human Resources of the termination of the dependent’s coverage. For additional information contact, Barbara Gullett, at (937) 775-2373, Debra Thomas at (937) 775-4223 or Brenda Williams at (937) 775-4220.
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