Paying for COBRA Coverage
If you elect continuation of coverage, you will be notified of your monthly premium amount and when your payment is due. The cost of this coverage is subject to change each year.
Your initial premium payment for COBRA coverage must be received by the COBRA administrator within 45 days after you elect coverage. This first payment must also include payment for any period of coverage before you or your dependent submitted the enrollment form.
To maintain this coverage, you must pay the full cost of continuation of coverage on time (within 30 days after the due date), including any additional administrative expenses. If payment is not received by these deadlines, coverage will terminate and cannot be reinstated. Returned checks are considered a non-payment of premium.