Board of Trustees Approves Three Months of Premium-Free COBRA Coverage for Health Plan Participants with Earned Active Coverage Terminating September 30, 2020
Previously, the Board of Trustees of the Directors Guild of America—Producer Pension and Health Plans approved a three-month period of premium-free COBRA coverage to Health Plan participants whose earned active coverage terminates on June 30, 2020. Recognizing the continued shutdown of production since mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak and the impact this has on participants, the Board of Trustees has approved a three-month period of premium-free COBRA coverage to Health Plan participants whose earned active coverage terminates on September 30, 2020.
Similar to participants losing earned active coverage on June 30, 2020, participants whose earned active coverage ends on September 30th are eligible for a three-month period of premium-free COBRA coverage, provided the Health Plan is their primary plan. Participants with other coverage as their primary plan, including Medicare, or who are eligible for retiree or carry-over coverage under the Health Plan are not eligible.
Eligible Health Plan participants will automatically receive the three months of premium-free COBRA coverage, continuing at the same level as your current Health Plan coverage, with no additional action required. If you plan to continue COBRA coverage beyond the three-month premium-free period or if you would like your premium-free COBRA coverage at a level lower than your current coverage, you will need to indicate your preference by completing and returning the COBRA Election Form included in your open enrollment materials. You should receive your open enrollment materials by mid-September.
For questions, please contact the Eligibility Department at (323) 866-2200, Ext. 502.
For a list of temporary measures enacted by the Board of Trustees in response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as other resources available during this challenging time, visit our COVID-19 Resources and Updates page.
