[Faculty Handbook Category #1]
A federal law called COBRA allows you, your spouse and/or dependent children to continue health insurance coverage under our health plan when a “qualifying event” occurs. Some common qualifying events are resignation, termination of employment, a reduction of hours or a leave of absence, death, divorce, and a dependent child’s loss of eligibility. Ordinarily, you may continue your health coverage for up to 18 months if you lose coverage as a result of a qualifying event.
If you, your spouse and/or dependents continue coverage under COBRA you must pay the full cost of coverage at our group rates plus any applicable administration fee.
We will provide you with an important written notice describing your rights and obligations under COBRA. Please read the notice.
updated 11/24/2025