We are not COBRA. For specific contract details about your current company policy, contact your health plan administrator.
I'm in a battle with my ex-employer that is also managing their own Cobra "program". They finally sent an attempt of a notification letter that states the following:
"You Cobra coverage was effective 6/1/03 per your request".
I did not make a request. They never sent out any forms and I did not get seperated until 6/1. The only thing I sent out was a request for details in e-mail. How can I make a request and they institute it without notification to me?
"Since you have decided to continue the group medical coverage"
Note, this sentence is on what is suppose to be the election form.
The letter was dated 7/15/03 and fuirther stated:
"It will then be your responsibility to pay monthly premiums of $253.87 (July premium by 7/21/03) and $253.87 for August due by 8/1/03."
Now, this gave 6 days notice for the first bill (not including mailing time) even though they are aware of the law RE: 60 days to sign up. And of course wanting the August payment 9 days after that.
Now, my cocern is, to protect my rights I feel that I need a proper election form. But if I sign this I'm agreeing to terms that are not true, and are not valid under the law.
I'm going to call the DOL and I'd love to find a good lawyer to work on this. I just want opinions as to the liabilty the employer has for continuing to play games and what rights I'd loose or not secure if I signed the form.
thx