cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger a cautious driver. circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding circumspect in his business dealings ...
COBRA coverage generally is offered for 18 months, and 36 months in some cases. If you don't get a notice, but you find out your coverage has ended, or if you get divorced, call the employer's benefits administrator or the group health plan as soon as possible and ask about your COBRA rights.
The initial premium payment must be made within 45 days after the date of the COBRA election by the qualified beneficiary. Payment generally must cover the period of coverage from the date of COBRA election retroactive to the date of the loss of coverage due to the qualifying event. Premiums for successive periods of coverage are due on the date stated in the plan with a minimum 30-day grace period for payments.