I was involuntarily terminated after September 1, 2008 and am enrolled in COBRA now. How do I get the premium reduction?
A. As of your first period of coverage beginning on or after February 17, 2009, you are only required to pay 35% of your total premium. You should immediately contact the former employer/insurer that administers your COBRA to obtain the documents necessary to establish eligibility for the premium reduction and explain that you intend to take advantage of the premium reduction and pay 35% of your premium. If you have already paid the full amount for the next pay period, your former employer or insurer is required to reimburse you or credit a future payment.
A. As of your first period of coverage beginning on or after February 17, 2008, you are only required to pay 35% of your total premium. You should immediately contact the former employer/insurer that administers your COBRA to obtain the documents necessary to establish eligibility for the premium reduction and explain that you intend to take advantage of the premium reduction and pay 35% of your premium. If you have already paid the full amount for the next pay period, your former employer or insurer is required to reimburse you or credit a future payment.
