When Coverage Ends

Your coverage under these plans ends on the last day of the pay period in which you terminate employment with the College.

However, pursuant to a federal law referred to as "COBRA", if you terminate employment or if your work hours are reduced and you become ineligible, you may continue your current coverage under the Plan at your own expense for up to 18 months. Coverage may also be continued after divorce, legal separation, death, or a child’s loss of dependent status for up to 36 months. Contact the Human Resources Department to learn more about this extended benefit.

When you retire, you may elect to continue your medical coverage through the College. Once you are Medicare eligible and retired, coverage is available through a program which coordinates with Medicare. For more information, please read Section 4.5 Retirement and Medical and Dental Benefits or contact the Human Resources Administrator.

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