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What Happens to Your Oscar Health Account When You Die

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Quick Facts

Contact

hioscar.com/contact

Deadline

60 days for COBRA election

Action

Notify of death, elect COBRA

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Elect COBRA within 60 days

Contact Oscar Health through hioscar.com/contact to report the death and ask about COBRA continuation coverage for surviving dependents. The 60-day election deadline is strict.

Estimated time: 30 min

2

Process pending claims

Ensure any outstanding claims are submitted and processed. Provide the death certificate if Oscar requires it for claim settlement.

3

Download insurance documents

Log in to hioscar.com and download all Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements, policy documents, and claims history before the account is closed.

4

Cancel policy

After COBRA decisions and claims are resolved, cancel the policy and request written confirmation.

Document Now Checklist

  • Oscar Health member ID
  • Policy number
  • Contact page: hioscar.com/contact
  • Covered dependents
  • COBRA election deadline date

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Oscar Health. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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