Understanding Automated COBRA Administration

Before you use the COBRA features, you activate the Use Automated COBRA Administration function. When this function is activated, the system uses information from updated fields in the Employee Master Information table (F060116) table to automate hidden functions for COBRA administration.

When the Automated COBRA Administration function is activated and changes are made to any of the employee master programs, the system performs a test to determine whether the employee or the employee's dependents qualify for COBRA. When an individual qualifies for COBRA, the system creates records in the COBRA Qualified Beneficiary File table (F08910) and COBRA Coverage table (F08920). When a subsequent qualifying event is triggered, the system creates records in the COBRA Subsequent Qualified Event Info. table (F089101).