cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger a cautious driver. circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding circumspect in his business dealings ...
COBRA coverage generally is offered for 18 months, and 36 months in some cases. If you don't get a notice, but you find out your coverage has ended, or if you get divorced, call the employer's benefits administrator or the group health plan as soon as possible and ask about your COBRA rights.
Health insurance under COBRA is only good for 18 months at which time most insurance companies will offer an individual policy. Usually this policy will have higher premiums that what was paid under the group plan. When this happens it is always a good idea to shop around and compare prices.