COVID-19 Extension Guidance Makes the Interplay Between COBRA and Medicare (a Bit) Trickier

The rules concerning the interplay between COBRA and Medicare are a frequent source of confusion for employers. The spike in retirements, layoffs, and furloughs attributable to the coronavirus pandemic has produced an environment where employers may be confronted with these rules more frequently. In addition, guidance extending certain COBRA deadlines in response to the ongoing pandemic creates hazards for employers that have not internalized the rules correctly......
By: Verrill

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