Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Definition of "Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)"
  1. A U.S. federal law allowing employees and their families to maintain their health coverage under an employer's group health plan, at the group rate, even after certain events that might otherwise end the coverage. The employee is responsible for the full premium and the coverage lasts for 18 to 36 months, depending on the event that triggered the eligibility
How to use "Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)" in a sentence
  1. After being laid-off, John chose to maintain his health insurance through the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
  2. Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Jane was able to continue her health insurance coverage through her ex-husband's employer after their divorce.
  3. Due to a recent cut in work hours, David is eligible for health insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

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