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.
According to COBRA regulations, you have 60 days from the date the Specific Rights Notice was sent or 60 days from your last date of coverage as an active employee, whichever is later, to elect COBRA coverage. You are allowed to change your mind during the initial COBRA election period.