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COBRA Administration for Employers

Remove complexity, save time and increase compliance with our unique administration capabilities.

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What is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?

  It’s a federal law that requires employers with 20+ employees to offer continuing health benefit coverage to employees and their dependents (at their own expense) who would otherwise lose benefits due to employment termination, reduction in hours or other certain events.

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Industry expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of federal COBRA and state continuation laws 
  • Fully compliant participant communications
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Tracking and reporting

  • Online access to real-time reporting 
  • Full transparency to all notices
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Superior service

  • Simple implementation for employers 
  • State continuation administration options 
  • Toll-free customer service line for participants

All-inclusive administration

We send notices and invoices to participants, manage premium payments and coordinate the reinstatement/termination of coverage with carriers.

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COBRA experience for beneficiaries and participants

  • Quick and easy online access 
  • Make payments online with ACH, check or credit card 
  • View amount due, transaction history, coverage level and more

Additional services

  • Direct billing administration (retirees, leave of absence, etc.) 
  • Open enrollment for COBRA participants 
  • ACA reporting assistance 
  • Additional or re-issued notices
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Contact us

Current client looking for support?

Contact your account representative directly or email employerservice@of.optum.com.

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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)

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