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.
One option is to continue my current health plan using COBRA for that small period of time. My employer's information on COBRA indicates that I will be notified by mail of my eligibility within 14 days of the qualifying event (i.e. job termination), and that I have up to 60 days to sign up for coverage.