The covered dependents may continue coverage for up to 36 months from the date of the Covered Employee’s COBRA Qualifying Event, which in this example would be termination of employment. You must provide documentation of Medicare eligibility to Benefits Administration before the end of the original 18-month COBRA period. However, an employee continuing coverage through COBRA who later enrolls in Medicare or enrolls in another group health plan loses eligibility to continue COBRA coverage.
If I become eligible for Medicare within 18 months prior to termination of employment, how will my dependents be affected?
