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.
TIPS from the Consumer Health Action Network December 2006 What is COBRA? COBRA is a federal law that was passed by Congress in 1986 to allow you and your dependents to continue group health coverage after your employer insurance ends for any number of reasons.OBRA coverage is temporary and the length of the coverage (18 months or 36 months) depends on the reason why your insurance ended. Do I and/or my family qualify for COBRA and how long does it last? Employees are eligible for COBRA insurance when they retire, quit, are fired, or work fewer hours.