C. EFFECT OF MEDICARE ON COBRA

If you become entitled to Medicare while you are an Active member and, subsequently your coverage under the Plan ends because your Covered Employment terminates or there is a reduction in hours, your Dependents may elect COBRA for the greater of either:

1. 36 months from the date of entitlement to Medicare; or
2. 18 months from the date of termination of Covered Employment or reduction in hours.

If you become entitled to Medicare during the 18-month COBRA period following termination of Covered Employment or reduction in hours, your Dependents are entitled to COBRA coverage for up to 36 months. Regardless of the number of qualifying events or the date of entitlement to Medicare, the maximum period on COBRA is 36 months.