A spouse of a covered employee loses dependent coverage because of divorce. Under federal COBRA, the maximum continuation coverage period available to the divorced spouse is:

a.18 months
b.36 months
c.60 months
d.There is no continuation available for divorced spouses

Explanation

Divorce or legal separation is a qualifying event that affects spouses and dependent children. The maximum COBRA continuation period for such 'dependent' qualifying events (including death of the covered employee or a child losing dependent status) is 36 months.

Law Reference: COBRA qualifying events (29 U.S.C. §1163)

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