Conditions for continuation

Subject to the conditions set forth for continuation in §§ 58-18-7 to 58-18-7.11 , inclusive, a qualified beneficiary may continue coverage for a total of thirty - six months under the following conditions: (1) If at the death of the employee or member, the qualified beneficiary's coverage under the group policy terminates by reason of such death; (2) If a qualified beneficiary ceases to be a qualified family member under the group policy, while the employee or member remains insured under the policy; (3) Any medicare ineligible qualified beneficiary of a current employee; (4) The qualified beneficiary of an employee who is eligible for medicare; or (5) Divorce or legal separation of employee. Source: SL 1984, ch 326 , § 8; SL 1988, ch 400 , § 2; SL 1989, ch 433 , § 10; SL 2001, ch 280 , § 13.