Does my employer have to offer me the opportunity to elect continuation of my health insurance coverage?

 In general, most employers with 20 or more employees who provide group health plans must offer each 'qualified beneficiary' who would otherwise lose coverage under the plan because of a 'qualifying event' an opportunity to elect continuation of the coverage received immediately before the qualifying event.

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Additional FAQ's about Cobra Coverage
Comprehensive information about Cobra coverage
URL: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/faqcs1.htm#cobra
Contact: Department of Financial Services Consumer Services Bureau
E-mail:consumers@dfs.ny.gov
Phone: 800-342-3736 or 212-480-6400