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.
Employers are also required to notify their insurance carrier within 30 days of certain COBRA qualifying events. It's then the responsibility of the insurance provider to notify you of your rights to choose COBRA. The insurance company has 14 days from the time they received notice from the employer to deliver this information either in person or by first class mail.