1. If an individual first becomes covered under another group health plan after the date of COBRA election.

2. The employer terminates all group health plans.

3. The individual fails to make a timely premium payment.

4. When the qualified beneficiary reaches the end of the maximum coverage period (18, 29 or 36 months depending on the qualifying event).

For more information, see page 5184, question 1 of the 1999 Final COBRA regulations.

If COBRA is terminated prior to the end of the maximum coverage period, an Early Termination of COBRA notice must be sent.