Issue 15
Introducing Automated COBRA Qualifying Event Notifications
At UPMC Benefit Management Services, our goal is to take the burden of COBRA administration off your hands. We do this by offering simple, streamlined COBRA administration services. We continuously look for ways to improve our processes and efficiency, which is why we value the feedback that you provide.
We are very excited to announce a new enhancement to our COBRA administration services:
Automated Qualifying Event Notifications for Employer OnLine Users
What is it?
When submitting a termination of coverage via the UPMC Employer OnLine (EOL) website, in addition to the termination reason and coverage end date, you can now also enter the date of the qualifying event. This will allow the EOL website to communicate COBRA qualifying events to the BMS COBRA team.
How does it work?
The EOL website generates an automated report of all COBRA qualifying events submitted the prior business day. This report is delivered daily to the BMS COBRA team, who will then process the corresponding required COBRA election notices.
How does this help me?
This new feature will eliminate the need for you to key your COBRA qualifying events into two separate systems (EOL and COBRAPoint). You will no longer have to key the event a second time into COBRAPoint or complete a spreadsheet with the information to be sent to your dedicated analyst. Simply key the information into UPMC Employer OnLine and leave the rest up to us!
How do I sign up?
In order to be eligible for this service, you must have all lines of COBRA-eligible benefits with UPMC (i.e., medical, dental, vision, FSA), and you must also utilize the EOL website for submission of your qualifying events.
The client workshop on September 2 reviewed the features of this functionality and other COBRA Employer OnLine review topics. If you weren’t in attendance and want to learn more, please take time to review by watching the recorded workshop. - Opens in new tab
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for this functionality, our team of dedicated COBRA analysts will be more than happy to assist you. Feel free to contact your dedicated account analyst at any time, or the COBRA department in general, by sending an email to COBRA@upmc.edu.
Disclaimer: The above information is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Benefit Management Services do not provide legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, please contact your attorney or tax adviser.
Terminate a dependent:
Terminate policy (terminates subscriber, spouse, and all dependents covered on contract):
