Section 7 Election Period

• Library: Employer-Employee Law 2008

After the beneficiary receives notice of continuation-of-coverage rights, the beneficiary must accept or decline coverage during the election period.

The election period is the period of time within which the qualified beneficiary must decide to accept or decline coverage under the plan. This period begins on the date on which coverage terminates by reason of a “qualifying event” and lasts at least 60 days, ending . . . no earlier than 60 days after the date that the required notice is given...