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For what reason (qualifying event) can I purchase COBRA coverage?

The following are qualifying events for COBRA coverage:
A member (and dependents) who has lost coverage due to:

  • termination of employment
  • leave of absence 
  • end of a covered leave
  • retirement and deferred retirement.

A spouse/dependent who has lost coverage due to:

  • the death of the member
  • divorce or legal separation or termination of domestic partnership
  • a dependent child who lost coverage upon turning age 26.