An important part of anyone’s decision making process with COBRA insurance is understanding COBRA insurance premiums.  Here is a list of important things to know about your COBRA health insurance premiums.  Learn how to calculate your COBRA insurance premiums here.

• COBRA insurance premiums are the full cost of the health insurance plan, without any employer help
• COBRA insurance premiums usually cost up t0 80% than what an employee is used to paying
• COBRA insurance premiums include a 2% administration fee
• If COBRA premiums are not paid on time then the plan will be cancelled in most cases
• You must pay the premiums for the entire retroactive period when you sign up