histone / histones. Under the microscope in its extended form, chromatin looks like beads on a string. The beads are called nucleosomes. Each nucleosome is made of DNA wrapped around eight histone proteins that function like a spool and are called a histone octamer.nder the microscope in its extended form, chromatin looks like beads on a string. The beads are called nucleosomes. Each nucleosome is made of DNA wrapped around eight histone proteins that function like a spool and are called a histone octamer.
A health plan may provide longer periods of coverage beyond those required by COBRA. Under COBRA, an individual may be entitled to up to 18 months, 29 months, or 36 months of continuation coverage depending upon which qualifying event(s) triggered the COBRA coverage. The following table illustrates the maximum coverage periods for each qualifying event.
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.