COBRA enrollment process

COBRA enrollment process

Our integration with the benefits administration platform will detect qualifying events for employees. Once an event is detected, a COBRA election email will be sent to the impacted employee, prompting them to click a link to login to the platform to review COBRA and other benefits options. If an employee doesn't take action by clicking the link a paper COBRA notice will be mailed to the address on file.

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On their dashboard, employees will have Kept's off-boarding resources at their disposal - they'll have a chance to review marketplace plans, unemployment options, career opportunities, and more!

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If an employee chooses to elect COBRA coverage and make their initial payment, Kept will reinstate the employee's coverage with the carrier.

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