Making Changes to COBRA Coverage
New Dependents
If you elect COBRA continuation of coverage for yourself and later marry, give birth or adopt a child while your continuation coverage is in effect, you may elect coverage for your newly acquired dependents after the qualifying event. To add a new dependent, notify DallasNews Corporation Benefits or the COBRA administrator within 31 days of the marriage, birth or adoption. A new dependent is entitled to coverage for the remaining months of your continuation period.
Qualifying Family Status Change
If you elect continuation of coverage and experience a qualifying family status change, you must notify the DallasNews Corporation Benefits office or the COBRA administrator within 31 days of the event to make changes consistent with the event.
If you experience more than one qualifying event, your maximum continuation of coverage is the number of months allowed by the event that provides the longest period of continuation.