Many of you may have questions and/or concerns regarding the COBRA regulations. We have consulted with some of the COBRA administrators that we deal with and have some insight for you.     COBRA laws typically apply to groups with 20 or more employees, so these new regulations will not apply to all employers, only those who are required by Federal Law to comply with COBRA laws.  We encourage you to contact your company's legal counsel or COBRA administrator with any questions regarding this federal employment law and how it pertains to your particular situation.  Please bear in mind that Total Benefit Systems, Inc. is not an expert of the COBRA Laws and relying solely upon one information source may not satisfy the COBRA compliance standards.  We strongly recommend that questions concerning specific situations and preparation of your own COBRA notice should be obtained from your own legal counsel.

For the most up to date information on this COBRA regulations, please refer to the Department of Labor website for details and guidance: 
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/compliance_assistance.html

http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/cobraemployer.html

For those clients who are currently using an outside COBRA administrator, we recommend that you contact them to see how they will be addressing these new regulations.  It is imperative that you review this information and company with any requirements that apply to your organization.  Here are some websites that you may find beneficial: