Benefits Book 2018

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Continuation of Benefits Reconcil i ation Act (COBRA) A s a City employee, you and your covered

9/11 Stair Climb- Asst. Fire Chief B. Gerald, L. Lippa: submitted by Leslie Lippa

• Retirement under Social Security Disability • Coverage up to 29 months • Employee’s death • DivorceorLegalSeparation • Medicare Coverage • Ineligible dependent (Aged out child) • Coverage up to 36 months Notification • Notification must be made to the Citywithin 60 days of the qualifying event. • Within 14 days of notification of the qualifying event, the affected party will be notified of their right to continue coverage. The notification will be made by first class mail to the last known address. Cost and Payments • The cost of continuing health and/or dental

dependents have the option to continue your health and/ or dental coverage if your coverage would otherwise end because of certain qualifying events.

coverage will be the full cost of the premium at group rates plus a 2%

administrative fee. • There is no City

contribution to the cost of COBRA. • Payments are due the first of each month. Loss of Coverage • COBRA insurance will be cancelled for non-payment of premiums. • Upon Medicare eligibility medical plan coverage will cease. • COBRA insurance will cease at the end of the eligibility period. • If the City ceases to pro- vide the same benefits to its employees, COBRA participants’ insurance will cease at the same time.

• Termination of employment • Work hours reduced • Working status changes from benefit eligible to Qualifying Events and Coverage Duration GDOT employees: submitted by Sylvia Suriani

non-benefit eligible • Coverage up to 18 months

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