Sodium at standard temperature and pressure is a soft silvery metal that combines with oxygen in air and forms grayish white sodium oxide unless immersed in oil or inert gas, which are the conditions it is usually stored in. Sodium metal can be easily cut with a knife and is a good conductor of electricity and heat because it has only one electron in its valence shell, resulting in weak metallic bonding and free electrons, which carry energy.
End of employment or reduction in hours allows coverage continuation for up to 18 months. The employee became eligible for Medicare less than 18 months prior to the COBRA qualifying event; continuation coverage for qualified beneficiaries lasts until 36 months after the date of Medicare eligibility.
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.