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This 18 -month period can be extended for a total of 29 months, provided; 1. A determination Is made under Title II or Title XVI of the Social Security Act that an Individual is disabled on the date of the Qualifying Event or became disabled at any time during the first 60 days of continued coverage; and 2. Notice of the determination Is given to the employer during the initial 18 months of continued coverage and within 60 days of the date of the determination. This period of coverage will end on the first of the month that begins more than 30 days after the date of the final determination that the disabled individual is no longer disabled. The Primary Enrollee must notify, the employer/administrator within 30 days of any such determination. If, during the 18 month continuation period resulting from Qualifying Event 1, the Primary Enrollee's dependents experience Qualifying Events 2, 3, 4 or 5, they may choose to extend coverage for up to a total of 36 months (inclusive of the period continued under Qualifying Event 1). The Primary Enrollee's dependents may continue coverage for.36 months following the month In which Qualifying Events 2, 3, 4 or 5 occur. Under federal COBRA law only, when an employer has filed for bankruptcy under Title II, United States Code, beneflts may be substantially reduced or eliminated for retired employees and their dependents, or the surviving spouse of a deceased retired employee. If this benefit reduction or elimination occurs within one year before or one year after the filing, It Is considered a Qualifying Event. If the Primary Enrollee Is a retiree, and has lost coverage because of this Qualifying Event, he or she may choose to continue coverage until his or her death. The Primary Enrollee's dependents who have lost coverage because of this Qualifying Event may choose to continue coverage for up to 36 months following the Primary Enrollee's death. 10.4 PERIODS OF CONTINUED COVERAGE UNDER CAL -COBRA (groups of 2 - 19) In the case of Cal -COBRA, Delta Dental will act as the administrator. Notification and Premium payments should be made directly to Delta Dental. Notifications and payments should be delivered by first-class mail, certified mail, or other reliable means of delivery, Individuals who are eligible for coverage under the federal COBRA law are not eligible for coverage under Cal -COBRA. The employer must notify Delta Dental In writing within 30 days of the date when the Enrollee becomes subject to COBRA. Qualified Beneficiaries may continue coverage for 36 months following the month In which Qualifying Events 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 occur. If, during the 36 -month continuation period resulting from Qualifying Event 1, the Qualified Beneficiary is determined under Title II or Title XVT of the Social Security Act to be disabled on the date of the Qualifying Event or became disabled at any time during the first 60 days of continuation coverage; and notice of the determination Is given to the employer during the initial period of continuation coverage and within 60 days or the date of the social security determination letter, the Qualified Beneficiary may continue coverage for a total of 36 months following the month in which Qualifying Event 1 occurs. 18 25C-70