Frequently Asked Questions > COBRA and HIPAA > If a person voluntarily terminates his coverage through COBRA, can this person join our medical plan during the year (not during the open enrollment period)?
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HIPAA's special enrollment rules allow an individual to enroll in the plan without waiting for open enrollment if COBRA's maximum coverage period is exhausted. The special enrollment rights are not triggered if an individual voluntarily cancels their coverage.
Last updated on September 21, 2010 by Steve