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Re: COBRA vs Retiree Health Plan

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Posted by Agent on May 18, 2008 at 01:50:11:

In Reply to: COBRA vs Retiree Health Plan posted by denny on May 02, 2008 at 19:39:09:

Denny:

You said "have an option to take COBRA coverage, or start my retiree health plan."

then you typed:

Is there any downside to taking COBRA for 18 months, then starting my retiree health plan?

"or" changed to "then"

You need to make sure you can do both. If not, I would access your insurability and see if you do choose the COBRA option, if you can get private after your COBRA expires. And it will end.

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: I have been laid off from work at age 59 and have elected to start my pension. I have an option to take COBRA coverage, or start my retiree health plan. COBRA is $300/month cheaper. Is there any downside to taking COBRA for 18 months, then starting my retiree health plan?

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: Denny: : You said "have an option to take COBRA coverage, or start my retiree health plan." : then you typed: : Is there any downside to taking COBRA for 18 months, then starting my retiree health plan? : "or" changed to "then" : You need to make sure you can do both. If not, I would access your insurability and see if you do choose the COBRA option, if you can get private after your COBRA expires. And it will end. : Agent : : I have been laid off from work at age 59 and have elected to start my pension. I have an option to take COBRA coverage, or start my retiree health plan. COBRA is $300/month cheaper. Is there any downside to taking COBRA for 18 months, then starting my retiree health plan?

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