NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
| Reviewed By | Internal Auditor Owner |
| URL: | https://www.nmu.edu/hr/cobra |
| Regulation Reference Cite | Public Law No. 99-272: 29 C.F.R. § 2590 |
| Report Due Date (Actual) | N/A |
| Level | Requirement |
| Oversight Unit | HUMAN RESOURCES |
| Person Responsible | Heather Haupt |
| Secondary Person Responsible | Rhea Dever |
| President / VP Level | Finance |
| Description |
Enables employees and their families to continue health care coverage under an employers group health plan even after they experience an event that would otherwise end their coverage (e.g. layoff, termination, decrease in hours, divorce, etc.). The rules at 29 CFR 2590 set strict timing requirements for notification and subsequent coverage. Periodic comparison between the regulation and 1)notification content, 2) notification timing; and 3) benefits granted would be a best practice. |
| Contacts and Data Sources |
| HR provides the data. Cobra notices sent by Benefits assistant. Benefits assistant also maintains billing |
| Internal Notes |
| This compliance item has notes that are available internally to the oversight unit. Please contact the Risk Management Department for more information |