OAR 459-035-0150: Continuation of Insurance Coverage Under COBRA

(1) This rule relates to the continuation of PERS-sponsored health insurance coverage under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (COBRA) and ORS 743.600 to 743.602. PERS-sponsored health insurance plans shall provide for continuation of coverage to the extent required by COBRA and ORS 743.600 to 743.602. Nothing in this rule is intended to expand any person's continuation coverage rights under those provisions or any other applicable provision of law. (2) Any person who is on continuation of coverage under COBRA and/or ORS 743.600 to 743.602 shall pay the entire premium for that coverage and shall not be entitled to any contributions from the RHIA or RHIPA. Premium payment shall be made only by check or money order, and the check or money order must be physically received by the Third Party Administrator on or before the due date. Subject to the grace periods required by COBRA, failure to make the premium payment by the due date shall result in termination of a person continuation coverage.