The following are qualifying events for COBRA coverage:
A member (and dependents) who has lost coverage due to:
• termination of employment
• leave of absenceÂ
• 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.