What if my client is on COBRA and is eligible for Medicare?

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives employees who lose or leave their jobs the ability to stay on their employer-sponsored coverage for up to 18 months after the employment ends. It is important to note that COBRA does not extend the enrollment period for Medicare. In other words, clients who turn 65 should enroll in Medicare within eight months of losing their employer coverage.