You may qualify for the COBRA subsidy if you’ve experienced an involuntary end to your employment or a reduction in hours, elected COBRA continuation coverage in the past 18 months, and aren’t eligible for any other group health insurance plan or Medicare.

No, you are not eligible for the COBRA subsidy if you are also eligible for Medicare or other group health insurance coverage, including a spouse’s plan or a new employer’s plan.

Yes, the family members on your health insurance plan will still be covered under the COBRA subsidy.

Yes, you may be eligible for the COBRA subsidy if you previously refused COBRA coverage or elected COBRA coverage and later ended it. You may have another chance to get subsidized COBRA coverage if you’re currently within the 18-month window in which you experienced an involuntary end to your employment or a decline in your work hours.

Yes, you can choose to change your health insurance coverage from COBRA to another option during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). If you qualify for an Special Enrollment Period (SEP), you can also switch plans.

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