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.