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Does COBRA Cover Prescription Medication?

Are my prescriptions covered under COBRA?

Yes, COBRA Covers Pharmacy Prescriptions, If You Had That Coverage Previously

Yes. The COBRA law allows you and your dependents to continue on the exact same coverage that you had with the employer’s group health plan. Nothing changes in regards to your medication. The prescription coverage you had previously is the same during COBRA continuing coverage.

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In Good Health? The Short-Term Option

Short-term health insurance may be used as an alternative to COBRA. The plan premiums are affordable and the co-pays are predictable as coverage is limited to new illnesses and injuries.

These plans renew every month and you may cancel at any time.

Find out if you qualify for Short Term health insurance by registering to quote in the marketplace.

Your Insurance Card While On COBRA

If you elect COBRA Insurance from your previous employer, everything stays the same. Keep your insurance plan ID card, you’ll continue to use it.

What Other Benefits Continue On COBRA?

Group health plans may include dental and vision insurance, prescription plans and Health Savings Accounts. When you elect to continue on the employer-sponsored medical insurance, you keep everything. If you had it before, dental and vision are covered by COBRA. 

COBRA Third-Party Administrators

Your COBRA plan may be managed by a third-party administrator. Many employers work with the following:

If you are unsure who your plan administrator is, reach out to the human resources department of the company that provided the health insurance you had.

Did You Need Dental Or Vision Insurance?

Vision starts at $5 per month and Dental plans are around $1/day

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