Qualifying EventQualified Beneficiary

Max Duration

Termination of Employment (non-gross misconduct)

Employee, Spouse, Dependent Child18 Months

Reduction in Hours (causing loss of coverage)

Employee, Spouse, Dependent Child18 Months

Employee Entitled to Medicare

Spouse, Dependent Child36 Months

Divorce or Legal Separation

Spouse, Dependent Child36 Months

Death of Covered Employee

Spouse, Dependent Child36 Months

Dependent Child Loses Status (e.g., turns 26)

Dependent Child36 Months

Disability (determined by SSA)

All Beneficiaries (if disabled)29 Months

Second Qualifying Event

Spouse, Dependent Child36 Months Total