What is COBRA billing?
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 their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss.
What benefits are subject to COBRA?
What benefits are covered under COBRA?
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital care.
- Physician care.
- Surgery and other major medical benefits.
- Prescription drugs.
- Dental and vision care.
How do I stop COBRA payments?
You May Cancel COBRA At Any Time To cancel your your COBRA coverage you will need to notify your previous employer or the plan administrator in writing. After you stop your COBRA insurance, your former employer should send you a letter affirming termination of that health insurance.
How do I claim COBRA benefits?
What can I do when my Federal COBRA or Cal-COBRA options have been exhausted? You may be eligible to apply for individual coverage through Covered California, the State’s Health Benefit Exchange. You can reach Covered California at (800) 300-1506 or online at www.coveredca.com.
How do I make COBRA payments?
How can I pay COBRA premiums? The three ways to pay COBRA premiums are through ACH (linked to your bank account), credit/debit card or check. We recommend paying by ACH.
Are voluntary benefits subject to COBRA?
Must an employer offer COBRA continuation on voluntary benefits programs? An employer is not required to offer COBRA continuation on a voluntary benefit plan if (1) the plan does not qualify as a group health plan; and (2) the plan is considered completely voluntary.
Does COBRA cancel automatically?
Can I cancel my COBRA coverage? COBRA coverage can be cancelled. However, if you choose to cancel coverage, it cannot be reinstated. Coverage will be automatically cancelled if your payment is not postmarked on or before the deadline date of the month your premium is due.
How do I pay my COBRA bill online?
The toll-free number for the COBRA Member Services team is 877.722. 2667. You can also make your monthly premium payment online via ACH bank transfer (or a debit/credit card if your group allows). To do so, visit mybenefits.wageworks.com and complete the registration process.