coverage will cease upon the occurrence of any of the events listed under “Termination of COBRA Continuation” above. Interaction With Other Continuation Benefits You may be eligible for other continuation benefits under state law. Refer to the Termination section for any other continuation benefits.
You Must Give Notice of Certain Qualifying Events If you or your Dependent(s) experience one of the following qualifying events, you must notify the Plan Administrator within 60 calendar days after the later of the date the qualifying event occurs or the date coverage would cease as a result of the qualifying event: Your divorce or legal separation; or Your child ceases to qualify as a Dependent under the Plan. The occurrence of a secondary qualifying event as discussed under “Secondary Qualifying Events” above (this notice must be received prior to the end of the initial 18- or 29- month COBRA period). (Also refer to the section titled “Disability Extension” for additional notice requirements.) Notice must be made in writing and must include: the name of the Plan, name and address of the Employee covered under the Plan, name and address(es) of the qualified beneficiaries affected by the qualifying event; the qualifying event; the date the qualifying event occurred; and supporting documentation (e.g., divorce decree, birth certificate, disability determination, etc.). Newly Acquired Dependents If you acquire a new Dependent through marriage, birth, adoption or placement for adoption while your coverage is being continued, you may cover such Dependent under your COBRA continuation coverage. However, only your newborn or adopted Dependent child is a qualified beneficiary and may continue COBRA continuation coverage for the remainder of the coverage period following your early termination of COBRA coverage or due to a secondary qualifying event. COBRA coverage for your Dependent spouse and any Dependent children who are not your children (e.g., stepchildren or grandchildren) will cease on the date your COBRA coverage ceases and they are not eligible for a secondary qualifying event. COBRA Continuation for Retirees Following Employer’s Bankruptcy If you are covered as a retiree, and a proceeding in bankruptcy is filed with respect to the Employer under Title 11 of the United States Code, you may be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage. If the bankruptcy results in a loss of coverage for you, your Dependents or your surviving spouse within one year before or after such proceeding, you and your covered Dependents will become COBRA qualified beneficiaries with respect to the bankruptcy. You will be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage until your death. Your surviving spouse and covered Dependent children will be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage for up to 36 months following your death. However, COBRA continuation
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ERISA Required Information The name of the Plan is: Mid-America Apartments, L.P. Employee Welfare Benefits Plan The name, address, ZIP code and business telephone number of the sponsor of the Plan is:
Mid- America Apartments, L.P. 6815 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500 Germantown, TN 38138 901-682-6600 Employer Identification Number (EIN):
Plan Number:
621543816 510 The name, address, ZIP code and business telephone number of the Plan Administrator is: Employer named above The name, address and ZIP code of the person designated as agent for service of legal process is: Employer named above The office designated to consider the appeal of denied claims is: The Cigna Claim Office responsible for this Plan The cost of the Plan is shared by Employee and Employer. The Plan’s fiscal year ends on 12/31. The preceding pages set forth the eligibility requirements and benefits provided for you under this Plan. Plan Type
The plan is a healthcare benefit plan. Collective Bargaining Agreements
You may contact the Plan Administrator to determine whether the Plan is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements and if a particular Employer is a sponsor. A copy is available for examination from the Plan Administrator upon written request.
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