Payroll 310 Badge #04 - COBRA-Payroll 310 Badge #4

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This Payroll 310 badge explains COBRA and how it works for Washington school districts under SEBB administration. COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) allows employees and qualified beneficiaries (employee, spouse/state-registered domestic partner, dependent children, and certain new children during COBRA) to temporarily continue SEBB benefits after qualifying events such as termination (not for gross misconduct), reduction in hours below the 630-hour threshold, death, divorce/partnership termination, or a dependent losing eligibility. Unpaid leave situations (authorized leave without pay, workers’ comp time-loss, military duty, layoff, disability retirement applications, grievances) may also trigger continuation, often with plan-change restrictions. Employer responsibilities focus on timely notifying SEBB of employment end, expected hours reductions, unpaid leave, and employee death; employees/dependents must notify within 60 days for events like divorce or loss of dependent status. SEBB sends election materials and manages enrollment. Coverage duration varies (commonly 18, 29, or 36 months). The session ends with a required final assessment and discussion participation.

Keywords

COBRA continuation coverage

SEBB benefits Washington school districts

qualifying events termination reduction in hours 630-hour threshold

unpaid leave continuation authorized leave workers' comp military layoff

employer and employee notification requirements 60-day notice

COBRA coverage duration 18 29 36 months