If an employee terminates employment with the district, the district notifies the insurance companies (health, dental and vision care) that the employee's coverage should be terminated. That coverage is terminated at the end of the month that employment termination occurred. For example, if an employee terminates employment on June 3, 2010, his/her insurance coverage with the district ends on June 30, 2010. The employee should receive a COBRA letter from the district asking if they would like to continue to carry the health, dental and/or vision insurance through COBRA. Under COBRA you may continue to participate in the district insurance plans for a maximum of 18 months. The terminated employee is responsible for the full premium costs. The employee has 60 days from the date of termination to exercise his/her COBRA rights. This also pertains to insurance coverage for dependents that age out of the insurance plans. If you have any question, contact Mary Beth Flatley or email STA.