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Health care continuation (COBRA): California

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of California health care continuation requirements, including when covered employers must offer eligible employees and dependents the option to continue health care coverage under certain circumstances.

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by Callan G. Carter, Trucker Huss

Summary

California law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Health care continuation
    • Qualifying events
    • Coverage period
    • Premiums
    • Notification requirements
  • Health care conversion
  • Future developments

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Jurisdiction: California

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