An employee and/or eligible dependents who lose benefits coverage as a result of a resignation, retirement, termination, approved unpaid leave status, death, divorce, or other covered event will be eligible to continue health, dental, and/or prescription benefits by completing a COBRA application. Benefits may be continued for up to 18 months (and in some cases 36 months for dependents) whether or not the employee has other coverage. An employee electing COBRA coverage must send payments for continued coverage directly to the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits. Upon termination of coverage, Cobra documentation will be provided to employees and/or eligible dependents who are eligible.
For more information on Cobra through the State of New Jersey, please use the below link.
Health Benefits for Cobra Enrollees