No. 2 – Long-term disability benefits and my healthcare coverage through COBRA

No. 2 - Long-term disability benefits and my healthcare coverage through COBRA At The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey, it's not uncommon for long-term disability applicants to come to our office with a letter from their employer about continuing their healthcare coverage through COBRA. Federal law requires employers with 20 or more employees to provide COBRA health care continuation coverage, and there are specific time limits for choosing this coverage. Unfortunately, many long-term disability applicants are also applying for Social Security Disability benefits and are in need of medical treatment. They have not become Medicare eligible and are facing a gap in...

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