Understanding the COBRA Law in Georgia
Residents of Georgia who work for small employers with less than 20 employees have an option known as the Georgia State Continuation law, which is sometimes referred to as a mini-COBRA.
This law provides a 90-day coverage package for those who lose their employment.
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Georgia’s Mini-COBRA Law
The Georgia State Continuation law allows small business workers (19 or fewer employees) a 3-month coverage package for those who lose their employment and were covered with a premium paid in advance for the month of termination.
If this applies to you, you are entitled to the remainder of that month of termination by law.
One key difference between Georgia’s State Continuation law and the federal COBRA law is you can not be charged the 2% administration fee.
While Georgia’s mini-COBRA law may only provide a short-term solution, it can help bridge the gap between employer-based coverage and new insurance coverage.
Source: Georgia State Continuation law – OCGA 33-24-21.1(c)(1)
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Insurance Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions in Georgia
Continuing on your workplace insurance is a practical idea if you visit the doctor often or take prescription medications. It’s the same health plan that you have been on. You won’t have to start your deductibles over as the plan picks back up at the date that it stopped.
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Sometimes state and federal subsidies help offset the premium for individual marketplace insurance.
A loss of work health insurance is a qualifying event to find new healthcare through the public healthcare exchange.
In 2023, the average ACA health plan premium in Georgia was $411/month per individual, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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As an employee, you may continue your most recent work health insurance for up to 18 months. Family members may access the plan for up to 36 months.
You sign up for COBRA with your former employer or their third party.
The premium will be $400 – 700 / month, per insured person.
Short-Term Health Insurance For Those In Good Health
In Georgia, you can bridge your insurance gap by choosing a private short-term health plan. These plans provide comprehensive major medical coverage for newly acquired illnesses and accidental injuries.
Short Term Medical Insurance: New Illnesses & Injury Coverage
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After your workplace insurance ends, you’ll sign up for Medicare within 8 months.
In general, you can sign up for Part A and Part B starting three months before your 65th birthday and ending three months after your 65th birthday.
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COBRA Is Available In All 50 States
Employee continuation of health insurance coverage is not required in all states. When a state lacks laws governing the continuation of work-related medical benefits, the federal COBRA Act protects these rights. Find out more about your state.
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