Say I got fired in December, and just now got my Termination of Benefits letter 3 months later, is that still an open enrollment opportunity to get on my wife's insurance?

By the way, this is hypothetical, I am gainfully employed.

Also, I posted here and not OT-Lounge because I expect serious answers. I will be very disappointed in any of you looking for attention with smartass comments.

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Posted by HailToTheChiz

Back in Auburn

Member since Aug 2010

51966 posts

Posted on 3/10/23 at 8:35 pm to deeprig9

Pretty sure there will be a time limit. May be different for everyone.

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Posted by BayouBlue

Austin

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:28 pm to deeprig9

You have a 30 day window for qualified life events. I believe it’s a sixty day window to elect Cobra. Wife’s company doesn’t give a hoot when you received paperwork.

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Posted by Billy Blanks

Member since Dec 2021

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Posted on 3/11/23 at 8:18 am to deeprig9

quote:
I will be very disappointed in any of you looking for attention with smartass comments.

We don't do that here.

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Posted by La Place Mike

West Florida Republic

Member since Jan 2004

30180 posts

Posted on 3/12/23 at 9:40 am to BayouBlue

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Wife’s company doesn’t give a hoot when you received paperwork.

They do if they have a 125 plan and want to stay in compliance.

To answer the OP you have 30 days after losing qualified coverage.

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Posted by baldona

Florida

Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 3/12/23 at 9:58 am to deeprig9

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By the way, this is hypothetical, I am gainfully employed.

Details matter. People love to come on the MB with ‘hypotheticals’ and not give the actual important details of the issue that likely affect the answer.

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