What is COBRA?

Answer from Bethany, SHRM-SCP: COBRA is short for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. It’s a federal law that allows certain employees and covered dependents to elect to continue their same group health coverage, at their own cost, when it...

5 COBRA Mistakes — How to Prevent Them

Most employers have to deal with COBRA at one time or another, but these are common errors. 1. Not realizing the group health plan is subject to COBRA. Under COBRA, if you have at least 20 employees and a group health plan, you must give qualified beneficiaries who...