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COBRA: Conquering the New Regulations

In May 2004, the Employee Benefits Security Administration implemented the final rule applying to notice obligations for continuation of health care coverage arising under COBRA. These rules combined with a recent IRS revenue ruling concerning COBRAs interaction with Medicare have raised many new questions about COBRA and its administration. This Teleweb will discuss current issues concerning COBRA, including: Review of final COBRA notice rules and what plans need to do now to comply How the recent IRS revenue ruling will affect COBRA administration for those who become entitled to Medicare after termination of employment What options plan sponsors have concerning the provision of COBRA coverage after Medicare entitlement What impact the proposed COBRA notice rules may have on COBRA administration and what issues we will be looking for DOL to address in the final COBRA notice rules expected this year. Presenters Ann Bjurman Senior Compliance Analyst The Segal Company Chicago, Illinois Kaye Pestaina Vice President, National Healthcare Compliance The Segal Company Washington, D.C.

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