COBRA

In compliance with federal law, Bryant University offers optional continuation of health and dental insurance coverage to employees who are no longer eligible for coverage under these plans due to termination of employment (other than by reason of gross misconduct) or because of a reduction of hours. An option for continuation of health/dental insurance coverage for a dependent child is provided if, under the plan, the dependent would lose eligibility for coverage upon attaining a specified age, or for a spouse who is no longer eligible for coverage.

This law is designed to ensure that health insurance coverage continues to be available to employees after they leave their employment. The cost of this coverage, plus administrative charges, is paid in its entirety by the employee, spouse, or dependent child.