In some instances where Anthem provides COBRA administrative services for a plan, does Anthem accept COBRA premium payments? If yes, from whom?
Anthem informs Qualified Beneficiaries that if they elect to become covered under the continuation provisions, they must make their COBRA premium payment payable to the employer but send the payment to Anthem. This is to ensure that proper credit for coverage is given to the Qualified Beneficiary. After receiving and crediting the payment, Anthem forwards all premium payments to the employer. Under the new regulations a plan is required to accept COBRA premium payments from the Qualified Beneficiary or, in many cases, any other third party.
