Employers who ignore their basic COBRA responsibilities and do not send COBRA election notices when required, do so at their own risk.
An employee of a Florida company, Babies and Beyond Pediatrics (B&BP), Barbara Doss-Clark who was a nurse, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was able to work while undergoing chemotherapy. However, a few months later while still in treatment, she was terminated. It was suggested to her by B&BP that she should apply for Social Security Disability. At the time of termination B&BP offered her two weeks pay and promised to let her remain on health insurance for two more months.
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