COBRA offered for EAP to all employees?

[Guest Carol]

COBRA and EAP - I know the issue has been discussed several times, but I guess I would like to find out the trend. Are most TPA's offering COBRA for groups that offer an EAP(if it classified as a medical plan)? As I have researched the topic, it is pretty clear it should be offered, but not really clear that people are actually doing it. What are the potential risks? The real issue for most groups is that the EAP is available to all employees, but the medical plan is by election. Would all of the employees need to be offered the EAP? I am assuming so, and that really is a administraive nightmare for both the TPA and the group. Any help would be appreciated!!!