Federal & State Regulations | Continuation of Benefits Coverage (COBRA) - Florida

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Florida follows federal COBRA, but has laws with provisions that cover employees not covered by federal COBRA. As of July 1, 2005, the state law requires that a qualified beneficiary must give written notice to the carrier within 63 days after the occurrence of a qualifying event. (§627.6692)

State

Contact

Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation

Regulations

Florida Statute Title XXXVII, Chapter 627, Part VII – Florida Health Insurance Coverage Continuation Act (§627.6692)

Florida Statute Title XXXVII, Chapter 627, Part VII – Conversion on termination of eligibility (§627.6675)

Federal

Contact

Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)

Regulations

26 CFR 54.4980B-1 et seq.

['Employee Benefits']

['Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)']

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Continuation of Benefits Coverage (COBRA) - Florida

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

State

Federal