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.
The six-month continuation period begins after any federal COBRA extension period ends, or begins immediately if COBRA coverage does not apply. Therefore, if you are eligible and opt for COBRA coverage, you may have a total of 24 months to find new health care coverage.