 [ Symptoms ] if you have fluid in your inner ear how do you get it out even with tube in ears [ Disease ] federal employees are not eligible for cobra benefits but they are eligible for a benefit that functions similarly called temporary continuation of coverage tcc as is the case with cobra you will be able to continue her current health benefits for up to 18 months assuming you are leaving voluntarily involuntary separation from a federal job generally disqualifies you from being tcc eligible you will be responsible for paying the full cost of your health plan your portion and the government is plus a 2 administrative fee you can see what those rates will amount to by checking the health premiums page on the u s office of personnel management website to get the ball rolling you will need to fill out and submit to your human resources office a form 2809 for tcc enrollment you can find the form at www opm gov you should submit paper work within 31 days from your final day of work but no later than 60 days after your job ends if you miss the deadline you will miss out on the opportunity to elect tcc it is important to note that there is a 31 day extension period after your final day of work when health benefits will still be available to you at no cost on the 32nd day after regular coverage comes to an end you will have to begin paying your premium