Washington Health Care Continuation guide – COBRA compliance & employee rights

Washington does not have a state-specific health care continuation law for private employers, making federal COBRA requirements essential for businesses with 20 or more employees.

This guide explains employer obligations under COBRA, employee rights during strikes or labor disputes, and Washington’s health care conversion provisions. Learn who qualifies for conversion coverage, key exclusions, and deadlines for applying to maintain health benefits after termination.

In this guide, learn about:

• Health Care Continuation
• Health Care Conversion
• Future Developments

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

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