If Anthem performs COBRA administration for the plan, how does the employer notify Anthem that a Qualifying Event has occurred and how much time does the employer have to notify Anthem?
The employer must submit an Enrollment/Change Form to Anthem notifying Anthem that a Qualifying Event has occurred. Anthem should be notified by the employer as soon as possible after the Qualifying Event but no later than 30 days after the date of the Qualifying Event: (1) the employer is notified of the Qualifying Event by the Qualified Beneficiary; or (2) the employer becomes aware of the Qualifying Eventwhichever is the earlier to occur. If the employer does not timely notify Anthem that a Qualifying Event has occurred, this may extend the period of time in which the Qualified Beneficiary has in which to elect coverage.
