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COBRA Education and Training

Stay up-to-date with COBRA laws through education and training
By Catherine Ryan The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) was passed by congress in 1986. The provision allows certain individuals and their family members to continue receiving health benefits at group rates, for a set amount of time, after the individual has left his job.
 

The rules surrounding COBRA health plans are complex and change often, making it imperative that all members of your HR and benefits departments have access to the latest training. As you seek out the best COBRA education and training resources for you and your team, keep the following in mind:

1. Specific training and certification is required to become a Certified COBRA Administrator.

2. Many companies offer on-site and off-site COBRA insurance seminars and training workshops.

3. You can save money and time by getting your COBRA insurance information through online webinars.

Get your COBRA health insurance certification through COBRA training courses

COBRA health plans are complicated and governed by many rules. Failing to fully understand and comply with these rules can be costly for your company. Through certification, you can ensure that you and the members of your team know how to keep your company compliant with all of COBRA's complex regulations.
Try: HRCertification.com offers a complete COBRA training and certification program with discounts for multiple users. It also offers a "Certified TPA" seal program. Or, sign up for the COBRA certification program at North Carolina State University.

Look to COBRA health coverage training workshops and seminars to get your staff up to speed

Keep your staff in the know with COBRA health plan changes through professional workshops and seminar attendance. Such events will not only equip your staff with the information about COBRA insurance that they need, but will also build a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.
Try: At COBRA Resources you can sign up for on-site training or off-site seminars to learn the latest rules of COBRA compliance. Employee Benefits Institute of America will keep you on top of the latest COBRA law changes through its series of informative seminars.

Stay abreast of the latest COBRA rules and regulations with convenient webinars

A great way to supply your team with comprehensive COBRA training is through webinars. Webinars are cost effective and won't interfere with your company or department's daily operations. Additionally, webinars allow you the flexibility of picking and choosing only the programs that meet your company's specific training needs.
Try: Sign up for the COBRA Advanced webinar at Infinisource. The company also offers traditional and in-house seminars as well as training credits. Register for the Recognizing and Addressing COBRA on-demand webinar from Lorman Education Services. You can also order books or sign up for the company's newsletter.