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Glossary

COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985)

COBRA is a Federal law that provides rights to temporary continuation of group health plan coverage for certain employees, retirees and family members at group rates when coverage is lost due to certain qualifying events.

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