California COBRA Mediator and Consultant

Employment conflicts relating to continuation health insurance coverage (COBRA) usually involve disputes over notification and eligibility. Employees may contend that they are entitled to COBRA coverage based on the amount of time – usually less than 18 months – since they have been a member of another health care plan. However, there are a number of complex issues that may be involved in determining eligibility.

To schedule a consultation with experienced California COBRA mediator and consultant John Koss, contact the San Francisco office today.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Which Benefit Plans Apply?

When there is an acquisition of a company and people are laid off, whose benefits are they entitled to, the original company’s or the acquiring company’s?

The professional services of California COBRA consultant John Koss offer advantages to attorneys and in-house counsel of an acquiring company as in the above described example. Acquiring companies may contend that they did not buy COBRA liability. In such cases, John Koss mediates disputes and thereby assists in a smooth acquisition process.

Consulting with Companies in the Process of Acquisition

Mr. Koss is also available to serve as a preventative consultant, advising clients of eligibility rules under the existing plan that an acquiring company is buying into. He is well prepared to advise on a full range of issues regarding timing.

For example, did the participants pay their premiums on time – or erratically? When a severe medical problem develops, the answers to these questions may become crucial – and may require the mediation services of COBRA and employee benefits law mediator John Koss.

Of course, all consulting, auditing and mediation services are performed with the assurance of maximum confidentiality. If Mr. Koss collaborates with in-house counsel, every effort is made to assert the attorney-client privilege, as appropriate.

To schedule a consultation with San Francisco COBRA consultant and mediator Koss, contact Mr. Koss’s San Francisco office through this Web site or by phone.