To counter that, the VA institutes higher loan limits in costlier counties, basically increasing the amount qualified borrowers can get without having to put money down. So, for example, in San Diego County in California, the VA loan limit for 2015 is $562,350. In Frederick County, Md., the limit is $625,500.
Retiree-only health plans are still subject to COBRAâs requirements, however, because COBRA does not. include a specific exception for such plans, even when they are separate from an active employee plan. Instead, from a COBRA perspective, the key issue is whether there is (a) a group health plan, (b) maintained. by, (c) an employer.
COBRA Coverage Requirements: FSAs and HRAs 2 ï· The maximum annual benefit available under the FSA is less than the maximum COBRA premium for a year. Often, this criterion is satisfied because the COBRA premium will either equal the maximum annual benefit or will be equal to 102 percent of the maximum annual benefit.