Losing your job or having your hours reduced doesn’t mean you have to go without health coverage. Thanks to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA, you and your family may be able to keep your job-based health plan temporarily during certain life events.
Popular Topics & Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about COBRA? Watch our FAQ videos to learn how COBRA can work for you and your family--and make informed decisions about your benefits.
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Keep Your Coverage
Learn how to enroll in COBRA and avoid a gap in coverage.
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Who is Eligible for COBRA?
Find out if you and your family qualify for COBRA.
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How does Medicare Affect Your COBRA Coverage?
Understand how COBRA and Medicare work together.
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Easy as 1, 2, 3
Learn the three steps to getting and keeping COBRA: Understanding your notice, electing coverage, and making timely payments.
Additional Resources
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FAQs on COBRA Continuation Health Coverage for Workers
Learn more about COBRA Continuation Health Coverage with responses to frequently asked questions.
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A Worker's Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA
Determine how you can use COBRA continuation coverage after a serious life event.
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Protecting Retirement and Health Care Benefits after Job Loss
Discover more about special enrollment options for health care and retirement benefits.
