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COBRA Insurance

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Federal continuation coverage that may let eligible employees and family members temporarily keep employer-sponsored group health coverage after certain qualifying events, usually by paying the full premium plus an allowed administrative fee.

You'll come across COBRA Insurance while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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