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.
Under this rule , which is included in the COBRA regulations ( but not the COBRA statute ) , a plan is required to make COBRA continuation coverage available to a spouse following a divorce â even if that spouse is not enrolled in the plan at the time of the divorce â if the spouse âs coverage was eliminated by the covered employee in anticipation ...