COBRA Policy
Introduction
COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.
This notice contains important information about your right to a temporary extension of coverage under the State Employees Group Insurance Program (the Plan) as well as other health coverage alternatives that may be available to you through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The right to continuation coverage was created by a federal law, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), as well as by certain state laws. Continuation coverage may become available to you and to your qualified dependents covered under the Plan when you would otherwise lose your group health, dental and life coverage, as well as participation in the Medical-Dental Expense Account. This notice generally explains continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your qualified dependents, and what you need to do to protect the right to receive it. This notice gives only a summary of your continuation coverage rights. For more information about your rights and obligations under the Plan and under federal law, you should either review the Plan’s Summary Plan Description or Certificate of Coverage. The Plan Administrator is the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management & Budget, State Employee Group Insurance Program. The Plan Administrator is responsible for administering continuation coverage.