Minnesota Continuation Compliance

Minnesota Continuation Compliance

Test Yourself!

Minnesota Continuation Statutes place many requirements on employers. How many do you know?

1). How long can divorced spouses continue to participate?

A. 18 months
B. 36 months
C. Forever or until covered under another group plan

2) How long can the spouse of a deceased employee continue to participate?

A. 18 months
B. 36 months
C. Forever or until covered under another group plan

3) Which of these benefits must be offered to COBRA beneficiaries?

A. Medical
B. Dental
C. Employee Life
D. Dependent Life
E. Optional Life
F. Disability
G. Flexible Spending Accounts

The Answers:

1) C
2) C
3) A,B,C,D, and E (G is required under Federal COBRA)

These are questions that are only applicable to Minnesota Employers. Many outstate administrators have learned not to administer COBRA in Minnesota, due to the Minnesota continuation compliance maze of regulations.
This is why ClientServ is a most valued Partner to MN Employers because ClientServ is domiciled in Minneapolis.
Did you know Minnesota Continuation Laws are so extreme they apply even to Minnesota employers that have one employee?!