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While the continuation rights provided for under COBRA have been around for nearly 40 years, compliance with COBRA remains one of employers\u2019 biggest and most complicated employee benefits issues.<\/p>\n<p>This webinar will present an overview of the requirements imposed on plan sponsors under COBRA and address common issues employers may face when fulfilling their obligations under the statute.<\/p>\n<p>Topics addressed in this webinar will specifically include:<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">Which employers are subject to COBRA?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">Which employer-sponsored plans are subject to COBRA?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">Which individuals have continuation rights as qualified beneficiaries under COBRA?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">What events trigger a plan sponsor\u2019s obligation to offer continuation coverage under COBRA?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">How is the premium for continuation coverage provided under COBRA determined, and what are the rules regarding payment for the coverage?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">What are the notice obligations for both qualified beneficiaries and plan sponsors under COBRA?<\/li>\n<li class=\"content col-md-offset-2\">What penalties may a plan sponsor face for failing to comply with various aspects of COBRA?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-form-row\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bbrown.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_hIl_74o-QbKgwfolKokyrw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;\">DISCLAIMER:<\/span><span style=\"font-style: italic; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: italic; font-size: 9.0pt; background: white;\">Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. and all its affiliates, do not provide legal, regulatory or tax guidance, or advice. 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