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.
Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, known as COBRA, you are entitled to continue your health insurance plan through your employer, and pay your own way. Even if your insurance was cut off when you were fired, the employer must notify the plan administrator within 30 days that you were terminated, and then the administrator has another 14 days to send you the notice on how to elect COBRA coverage.