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Re: Employer didn't send Cobra papers to ins. co.
In Reply to: Employer didn't send Cobra papers to ins. co. posted by Janelle on September 03, 2004 at 06:41:20:
Janelle
Well since your filed out the paperwork, sent in your payment and they gave you reciept, you are really in a good position here, given the circumstances.
You need to talk to a labor attorney about this, because we are talking large $$. My guess is the company may settle with or without paying you a penalty.
Find an attorney here you can talk to about your specific case, take him copies of everything, notes, etc. and let him start out with a deman note, and see where it goes. 90% of COBRA related lawsuits are settled with the employer before it ever goes to trial.
Craig
: I left my previous employer (300+ employees) on 12/16/03. Ins. would've ended 12/31/04 w/o cobra. I had surgery scheduled for 1/21/04 so I knew I needed cobra for an additional month.
: I sent back my paperwork w/in 60 days and then paid w/in 45 days. I recv'd a letter 4/21/04 from employer confirming coverage extended until 1/31/04.
: I did everything I was supposed to do. Ins. co. denied claims stating coverage ended 12/31/04. I called Ins co., they stated employer never sent them Cobra notification. I have called my prev employer and keep geting a run arounf and sent to voicemail.
: Can someone tell me what my next step could be. I'm looking at a VERY large hospital bill (some has already been sent to collections) This had been a battle for months. I can understand if I screwed up some how, but I did what I was supposed to.
: PLEASE HELP