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 establishes specific criteria for plans, qualified beneficiaries, and qualifying events: Plan Coverage-Group health plans for employers with 20 or more employees on more than 50 percent of its typical business days in the previous calendar year are subject to COBRA.Both full and part-time employees are counted to determine whether a plan is subject to COBRA.OBRA establishes specific criteria for plans, qualified beneficiaries, and qualifying events: Plan Coverage-Group health plans for employers with 20 or more employees on more than 50 percent of its typical business days in the previous calendar year are subject to COBRA.