Letters should follow guidelines set by the Department of Labor (See Resources). Premium Calculation. Calculate the former employeeâs premium by adding up to a 2 percent administration fee to the current premium rate. COBRA beneficiaries pay the full health insurance premium plus a 2 percent administration fee. If monthly premiums for employees with single coverage are $200, for example; the COBRA beneficiary pays 102 percent of that amount, or $204. Spouses and children also may be covered.
Heli-skiing. In Alaska, you donât need to be an expert skier or snowboarder in order to heli-ski. The season runs from late winter to spring, February through April, a time with prime snow conditions, increased daylight hours and safest flying conditions.
Best Price: Mid-May to early June and late August to mid-September. The trade-off: Cooler weather, less wildlife activity, and (in September) more rain. Best Weather: For longer days, dry weather, and warm temperatures, the best time to cruise in Alaska is late June through mid-July. We Recommend: Salmon run season (mid- to late July) is when the bears are most active. If youâre interested in whales, however, August is when youâre mostly likely to spot them.