text: can i prove i did not commit wilful misconduct for unemployment by proving i receive cobra?   being entitled to cobra is based upon federal law that all employees for whatever reason having left a company where they had health insurance may opt to continue that coverage throught the employed by paying the monthly cost to the employer.  receiving cobra is no indication that you didn't commit wilfull misconduct for unemployment purposes.   what is the employer alleging? have you applied and been denied? you have a right to appeal.  always file for unemployment whether you were fired or quit and explain the situation and always appeal it if you were denied. receiving severance pay may help your claim.  good luck...