Full Definition of POWWOW. 1. : an American Indian medicine man. 2. a: an American Indian ceremony (as for victory in war) b: an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing. 3. a: a social get-together b: a meeting for discussion.
The duration of COBRA benefits depends on the qualifying event. If the qualifying event is the employee's quitting, termination, or reduction in hours, COBRA benefits last for 18 months. If the qualifying event is the employee's death, the employee's divorce or legal separation, or the dependent's loss of dependent status under the plan, COBRA benefits last for 36 months.
According to COBRA regulations, you have 60 days from the date the Specific Rights Notice was sent or 60 days from your last date of coverage as an active employee, whichever is later, to elect COBRA coverage. You are allowed to change your mind during the initial COBRA election period.