XII. What happens to my health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescriptions) after I separate?

Eligible Employees that are not eligible for Medicare, will be eligible for the following healthcare benefits if the Eligible Employee chooses to continue group health benefits provided by the University, under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA):

  • For non-represented and AFSCME-represented employees, the University shall pay the employer portion of the COBRA healthcare costs for a period of six (6) consecutive months beginning with the month following the Eligible Employee’s Exit Date.
  • For faculty members, the University shall pay the employer portion of the COBRA healthcare costs for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months beginning with the month following the Eligible Employee’s Exit Date.

To receive this benefit, Eligible Employees must be enrolled in the University’s group healthcare coverage prior to electing participation in this Plan. They must also pay the employee portion of the COBRA healthcare costs during the six (or twelve) month period.

For specific questions related to healthcare benefits, contact the university benefits office at 330-672-3107 or benefits@kent.edu.