She hasn't quit the company, terminated or let go. Why would you receive this letter? Has this ever happened to anyone. I can find out from HR tomorrow but I can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks.. curious me..
2007-10-03 17:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by itsmee 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
She did not go into part time status either.
2007-10-03 17:50:12 · update #1
Cobra requires a trigger called a qualifying event. In the situation you presented I am unable to indentify the root cause therefore would defer her to the Human Resources Department as this truly appears to be an error.
2007-10-04 02:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dimples_in_NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your colleague have dependents on her policy?
It could be that the COBRA letter was in regard to an individual dependent, rather than your colleague specifically.
For example, say that your employer's policy states that a dependent must be a full time student to be kept on the plan after the age of 19. If your colleague has a child who is turning 19 and hasn't provided documentation of being a full time student, then that child would be eligible for COBRA.
That's just one example, but there are definitely legitimate reasons why your colleague would receive a COBRA letter even though she's still employed.
2007-10-04 13:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by sarah314 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it is a mistake because it is usually the last process of a termination of employment, not the first.
If you are concerned that your company cancelled their health insurance, do not worry. COBRA only applies when a company has coverage. So by default, you know that a COBRA letter would only be sent if coverage was still in effect for the company.
Could be that someone got sloppy in HR and sent the letter to the wrong person.
2007-10-04 06:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Art G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she go into part time status? Otherwise, it is probably a mistake but definitely check with HR
2007-10-04 00:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she was covered under her husband's policy, any of those things could have happened to him, and would affect her. Or, he's deleting her from his group policy.
2007-10-04 16:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully it's a mistake. I got one when I was laid off.
2007-10-04 01:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋