Human Resources

Texas Woman's University Staff Handbook
Employee Benefits: Continuation of Health Insurance (COBRA)

The "Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985" (COBRA) is a federal law that requires the State of Texas to offer employees and dependents covered under the Group Benefits Plan (GBP) the opportunity to temporarily extend their health and dental coverage at the group rates. Continuation coverage is available only when qualifying events cause coverage under the GBP to end. Coverage under COBRA is limited to the health and dental coverage in effect at the time of the qualifying event.

This information is automatically sent to all new employees; however, you may contact the Employees Retirement System at (877) 275-4377 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Please visit the TWU HR Benefits web page for additional information.

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