Department of Personnel Administration

Benefits Administration Manual

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

417. COBRA in Retirement

If a former spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child of a retired State employee experiences a COBRA qualifying event he/she will be offered COBRA continuation coverage through CalPERS. CalPERS retirees and their eligible dependents should contact CalPERS Health Benefit Services Division regarding COBRA notices and enrollment options.

Updated February 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM.