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Old 08-03-2003, 05:19 PM   #1
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I am looking for medical insurance, I want to know if I would definately qualify for medical insurance through COBRA?

 
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Old 08-05-2003, 02:49 AM   #2
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In order to qualify for Cobra there r a few things.
If you leave your job voluntary or involuntary
If you were cover under your employers insurance & an injury prevents u from coming back to work & the "employers time limit" for your coverage expires. Cobra is offered.
I hope this helps, I am sure I am forgetting something.
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Since you are in California there are two types of COBRA regular COBRA & CAL-COBRA which is mandated by the state. You need to talk with the benefits coordinator at your job and let them know in writing that you want to take advantage of COBRA/CAL-COBRA. There are some pretty strict time limits for how long you have to inform them you want it when you leave your job.

Also, be aware that they may be obligated to offer it to you, but they can legally charge you more than you were paying when you had the coverage through your employer so it can be pretty costly.

 
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Is there any average range for costs of Cobra? Ive heard people saying it can be from 400-900 a month that seems outrageous.
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mdla,

That $400-900 is DEFINITELY the right neighborhood with the $400 not likely!

 
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