COBRA - Loss of Eligibility Due to New Exclusion

[Guest hp1]

My understanding is that when a health plan is amended to exclude a class of employees that was not previously excluded, a resulting loss of coverage is not a qualifying event. Can anyone confirm that? I guess my follow up question woiuld be is there any notice requirements for this type of amendment?

Thanks for any assistance.

[leevena]

Check out the DOL website, here is a link. http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm From what you have written, it sounds like there is no cobra available. As for notice, you should check with your state regs for loss of coverage notice requirements.