I was termed from my last employer on 3/3/07, never rec'd COBRA info?

Question

I've contacted the company numerous times, always had to leave a voicemail, never got a return call. Isn't there someone that I can contact or a law that protects us??? Any info., would be great. I'd like to file a compliant against them, but, don't know with whom.

Answer 1

By Law, the HR Department is to supply you with the COBRA Packet stating the length of time you are allowed to keep it, the cost, and all paperwork that requires filling out. If you did not receive it, and they have no proof that they sent it, I would contact an attorney. Legally they have to supply you with that information.

Answer 2

Cobra? isn't that something you have to pay for,medical coverage is expensive,and obviously the fact that your last job was over 5 months ago says a-lot.They we're right to let you go and you make them righter every day you do not work. Are you by chance claiming unemployment? And I would also like to know, If there is a liability to your ex employer,Would a check make it go away? .Statistically those who remain "termed" for 6 months or longer have a very hard time re entering the work force...

Answer 3

Yes

"COBRA continuation coverage laws are administered by several agencies. The Departments of Labor and Treasury have jurisdiction over private-sector health group health plans. The Department of Health and Human Services administers the continuation coverage law as it affects public-sector health plans.

The Labor Department's interpretive and regulatory responsibility is limited to the disclosure and notification requirements of COBRA. If you need further information about ERISA generally, write to the EBSA office nearest where you live. Consult the U.S. Government, U.S. Department of Labor listing in your telephone directory for the office nearest you or call EBSA's Toll-Free Employee & Employer Hotline number at: 1.866.444.EBSA (3272) and request a list of EBSA offices, or write to:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite N-5619
Washington, DC 20210"

Answer 4

Try your local unemployment office. They may be able to help.