The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers to extend group health benefits to employees (and their families) who lose health benefits due to specific qualifying events.
When you choose COBRA compliance via our comprehensive and efficient administration service you enjoy considerable cost savings over administering COBRA in-house. COBRA includes easy-to-use online tools and services for complete plan management 24/7. Our website offers convenient access and control for everything related to your Plan.
- Access comprehensive real-time reports.
- Track service requests and check service activity.
- Access easy-to-understand account reports.
- Manage the collection of COBRA premium payments.
- Access reports, forms, and online submissions.
- Access experienced employee benefits professionals and financial experts.
Services and Responsibilities
| Services | Our Responsibility | Client Responsibility |
| COBRA General Initial Rights Notification (GIN) | X | |
| Qualifying Event (communication from Employer to TemWrk of the event.) | X | |
| Carrier Notification of COBRA Status or Changes | X | |
| COBRA Eligibility (communication from TASC to Qualifying Beneficiary) | X | |
| COBRA Election Notice to Participant | X | |
| Premium coupons to Participant | X | |
| Premium Collection Services | X | |
| Remittance of premium payment to employer | X | |
| Deficient Payment Notice | X | |
| Manage grace periods for timely notification | X | |
| Other Dependent communication | X | |
| Send notice to employer during continuation if another qualified event is experienced | X | |
| Telephone and online support for COBRA Participants | X | |
| COBRA Expiration/termination of coverage notices | X | |
| COBRA Regulation interpretation | X | |
| Review website for needed report information | X | |
| Provide new benefit plan rates to TemWrk by at least the 15th of the month before the desired effective date. | X |