The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) is a federal law that may allow you to temporarily continue health coverage after a qualifying event such as the end of your employment, or your loss of coverage as a dependent of a covered employee. If you elect COBRA, you pay 100% of the cost of coverage, including the share formerly covered by the University.
Monthly COBRA medical and dental rates are in effect from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Rates apply to Officers, Postdoctoral Fellows and Support Staff, and colleagues on an unpaid Leave of Absence after a certain period of time.