COBRA time frames are no laughing matter. If improperly handled, they can lead to financially devastating lawsuits and fines. In particular, one area should be taken very seriously: incapacity — and that’s no joke.
COBRA has many deadlines that employers must keep in mind. However, one exception to applicable deadlines that courts have carved out over the years is when a qualified beneficiary (QB) has a period of mental or physical incapacity.
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