The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by …

Nov 21, 2025 · COBRA applies to most private sector businesses with 20 or more employees. It requires an employer's group health insurance plan to continue after qualifying life events.

COBRA coverage when you’re unemployed When you lose job-based coverage, your former employer may offer you COBRA continuation coverage. This may allow you to temporarily …

Sep 25, 2025 · COBRA lets you stay on your employer's health plan if you leave your job. Here's what you need to know about how it works and when it might make sense for you.

COBRA is a federal law that may let you keep your employer group health plan coverage for a limited time after your employment ends.

COBRA, short for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, is a federal law that lets employees and their families temporarily keep their employer-based health insurance after …

COBRA is a federal law that gives you the right to continue your employer-sponsored health insurance for a limited time after you lose your job, reduce your work hours, or experience …

Aug 19, 2025 · COBRA is a law that allows you to keep your former employer's health insurance coverage when leaving a job, for up to 18 months. You will keep the same coverage that …

This page contains questions and answers regarding the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) and public sector/non-federal governmental health plans

Q2: What does COBRA do? COBRA requires continuation coverage to be offered to covered employees, their spouses, former spouses, and dependent children when group health …