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.
to or placed for adoption with the covered employee during the period of continuation. coverage under [Code Â§490B, the Codeâs COBRA provisions]â is also a qualified. beneficiary regardless of whether the qualifying event occurred before, on, or after such date if they are enrolled within 30 days of birth or adoption.