Question
I have recently changed employers; however, I want to continue my health insurance via COBRA. How many days does my previous employer have to notify me of how to continue these benefits through COBRA.
Answer
Employers must notify plan administrators of a qualifying event within 30 days after an employee's death, termination, reduced hours of employment or entitlement to Medicare
Answer
The combined total time the employer and the adminstrator have to notify the employee is 44 days.