Image: Shutterstock. But even among people with a pacemaker, death due to cardiac problems is very common. If we extend the light- power switch analogy, there may be a lot of reasons the light doesnât turn on, although the switch has been flipped: the light bulb may be non-functional or the cable may have been cut.
The employer has 30 days to notify the plan administrator of the termination and the plan administrator has an additional 14 days after notification of the employer to notify you in wirting of your COBRA rights. Ask a similar question.
The term, gross misconduct is open to interpretation, but in most cases people who are fired are able to get continued coverage. Your employer must notify the health plan administrator within 30 to 60 days after you leave the company. Once alerted, the plan administrator has 14 days to notify you about your right to elect COBRA. You and your family have 60 days to decide whether to purchase COBRA, and once you pay the premium, the benefits are retroactive to the date you lost your health insurance coverage.