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CobraHelp Review

CobraHelp is a Denver COBRA administrator, founded in 1984, that runs federal COBRA and state continuation for small businesses through multi-state corporations, with an Employee Navigator integration.

Company size
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
Pricing model
Quote only2

Best for

  • Small employers that also need mini-COBRA state continuation handled
  • Employee Navigator users that want event data synced to their COBRA administrator
  • Brokers that want one COBRA partner for clients of different sizes

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who want a published price before a call
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 7 sources, most recently checked
How we evaluated CobraHelp

This review rests on the 14 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.

Our verdict

CobraHelp is a Denver COBRA specialist administering COBRA since 1986 that handles federal COBRA and state continuation for small businesses through multi-state corporations, with dedicated account managers and an Employee Navigator integration. It is less suited to buyers who want published fees or a participant mobile app.

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Strengths

  • Federal and state continuation

    Federal COBRA and mini-COBRA administration from one provider.

    Evidence

    Modules: Federal COBRA administration, State continuation administration, Retiree and direct billing, FMLA billing assistance, Leave of absence compliance, ACA and ERISA compliance2

  • Employee Navigator integration

    HR data syncs from Employee Navigator.

    Evidence: Notable integrations: Employee Navigator1

  • Dedicated account managers

    Direct service from a named account manager rather than a call center.

    Evidence

    Key features: Focus on COBRA and continuation coverage only, Dedicated account managers, no call center, Employee Navigator integration, EDI coordination with carriers and vendors, Colorado mini-COBRA administration for employers under 20 employees1

  • COBRA since 1986

    Focused on COBRA and continuation coverage since the law took effect.

    Evidence: Founded: 19842

Weaknesses

  • No published fees

    Pricing is tailored and given by quote.

    Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only3

  • Shorter Friday hours

    Support closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays.

    Evidence

    Support hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM4

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Price at a glance

  • Pricing model

    Quote only2

  • Plans

    CobraHelp COBRA administration, each quoted2

CobraHelp plans and prices

Quick answers

How much does CobraHelp cost?
CobraHelp publishes no fees: it tailors each COBRA service and says you only pay for what you need, so prices come by quote.Based on Pricing model: Quote only2
Does CobraHelp handle state continuation (mini-COBRA)?
Yes. It runs full-service mini-COBRA administration for employers under 20 employees, from notices to billing and premium collection, including Colorado plans.Based on State continuation administration: Yes5
Does CobraHelp integrate with Employee Navigator?
Yes. CobraHelp integrates with Employee Navigator so HR data syncs to its COBRA platform, and it offers to integrate with other platforms on request.Based on Notable integrations: Employee Navigator1
How long has CobraHelp administered COBRA?
Since 1986: founded in Denver in 1984 as an insurance brokerage, it moved to COBRA administration when the law took effect.Based on Founded: 19842

Coverage of core COBRA administration capabilities

Each core capability we evaluate in COBRA Administration, checked against CobraHelp’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.

9 verified of 10 core capabilities

COBRA Administration

  • Qualifying event intake3
  • General notices6
  • Election notices3
  • Participant elections and portal · not verified yet
  • Premium billing and collection3
  • Premium remittance1
  • Carrier eligibility updates1
  • Coverage period tracking6
  • State continuation administration5
  • Notice and payment audit trail3

Specifications

Pricing

Price transparency
Quote only3

Fit

Industry focus
Construction, Manufacturing, Property management, Technology, Transportation7
US states supported
All US states2

Product

Modules
Federal COBRA administration, State continuation administration, Retiree and direct billing, FMLA billing assistance, Leave of absence compliance, ACA and ERISA compliance2

Integrations

Electronic file feeds
Yes1

CobraHelp integrations

Native integrations

Apps that connect to CobraHelp

Where it ranks

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Support

Support channels
Phone, email, dedicated account manager4
Support hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM4

About CobraHelp

Founded
19842
Headquarters
Denver, CO, US2

Official profiles

CobraHelp: frequently asked questions

Which employers does CobraHelp work with?

Small businesses through multi-state corporations, plus benefits brokers and TPAs, with pages for construction, manufacturing, property management, technology and transportation companies.

What are CobraHelp support hours?

Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, by toll-free phone or email, with a dedicated account manager.

What is CobraHelp used for?

CobraHelp, on the market since 1984, is a COBRA administration product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Federal COBRA administration, State continuation administration, Retiree and direct billing, FMLA billing assistance, Leave of absence compliance, and ACA and ERISA compliance.

Is CobraHelp legit?

CobraHelp is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Denver, CO, US.

What are the best alternatives to CobraHelp?

In our COBRA administration ranking, the highest-scored products other than CobraHelp are COBRAGuard, BPAS, and Ameriflex. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: CobraHelp alternatives.

What are the pros and cons of CobraHelp?

Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: federal and state continuation, employee Navigator integration, and dedicated account managers. It is less suited to buyers who want a published price before a call.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    14 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 24, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested CobraHelp hands-on: this page uses public information only.

  • Who made it

    The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us

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Sources

The 7 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/services/cobra-administration“Whether you manage COBRA for a small business or a multi-state corporation, we adapt to your specific needs.” “Our platform offers seamless integration with Employee Navigator, ensuring your HR data syncs automatically and accurately across systems.”
  2. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/about“We tailor our COBRA administration services to fit your needs, ensuring you only pay for what you need.” “Federal COBRA Compliance & Administration State Continuation Compliance (Mini-COBRA) Retiree & Direct Billing Services FMLA Billing Assistance HIPAA Compliance Support Leave of Absence Compliance Affordable Care Act (ACA) & ERISA Compliance”
  3. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/who-we-help/small-businesses“Discuss Your COBRA Requirements”
  4. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/contact“Mon: 7:30AM to 4:30PM” “(800) 398-2946 – toll free”
  5. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/services/state-continuation-administration
  6. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/who-we-help/brokers
  7. CobraHelp mycobrahelp.com/who-we-help/construction-companies“CobraHelp provides COBRA administration for construction employers”

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