COBRA: In Depth: Video and Audio Overview

6 Wisconsin CE credits · Course #6000189370

COBRA: In Depth is a 6-credit Wisconsin insurance continuing-education course from CEWisconsin, Wisconsin OCI-approved provider #20781. Deep dive on the rules of COBRA continuation coverage. This page has a free 7-minute video overview and a 67-minute audio overview to use before you enroll or while you study. CE credit comes from the course material and its test, not from watching or listening.

Watch the video overview (7 min)

Published August 12, 2025 · 7 min · MP4

Listen to the audio overview (67 min)

Published April 25, 2025 · 67 min · MP3

What the course covers

The course material provides an exhaustive professional guide to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), detailing its history, purpose, and continued relevance in the contemporary healthcare landscape. It systematically covers the fundamentals of continuation coverage, including qualifying employers, covered plans, and the definition of "medical care." Furthermore, the text thoroughly explains complex administrative requirements such as qualifying events, beneficiary notification timelines, election procedures, and the specific duration of coverage periods (e.g., 18, 29, or 36 months). A substantial portion of the guide is dedicated to comparing COBRA with alternatives established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), analyzing cost differences, special enrollment periods, and the impact of subsidies, while also addressing advanced topics like disability extensions, multiple qualifying events, and employer bankruptcy. Finally, the source outlines crucial areas of compliance, including penalties for non-compliance, the role of the IRS excise tax, and best practices for record-keeping and client counseling.

Course facts

Credits: 6 (Wisconsin requires 24 every two-year license period)
Ethics credits: none; pair it with an ethics course if you still need your 3
Course number: 6000189370
Format: self-study reading, then an online multiple-choice test (70% to pass, unlimited free retakes, disinterested-party proctor required)
Reporting: CEWisconsin files your completion with the Wisconsin OCI

Ready to take COBRA: In Depth?

6 CE Credits

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Frequently asked questions

Do the video or audio overviews earn CE credit?

No. Wisconsin CE credit for COBRA: In Depth comes from reading the course material and passing its proctored online test with a score of 70% or better. Retakes are free and unlimited. The video and audio are free study aids.

How long are the video and audio overviews?

The video runs about 7 minutes and the audio about 67 minutes. Both were produced from the course material with Google NotebookLM; the video was published August 12, 2025 and the audio April 25, 2025.

How do I take COBRA: In Depth?

Buy CE credits on the catalog page (pricing is all-inclusive: the state submission fee and retakes are included), open the course, read the material, and take the test. This course uses 6 credits.

Does this course include ethics credits?

No. All 6 credits are general credits. Wisconsin requires at least 3 ethics credits among the 24 required each two-year period, so pair it with an ethics course if you still need those; see cewisconsin.com/ethics.html.

About these previews: the video and audio overviews were produced with Google NotebookLM from the course material. They summarize; the course text and its test are the authority. Page updated September 5, 2026.

Questions about a course?

Call or text Bill at 608-219-4985 or email mailadmin@cewisconsin.com