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• A terminating participant must be given the option to <br />continue receiving benefits under the plan for the <br />full COBRA ccntinuation period (at least 18 months) <br />if he or she continues to ma)ce the premium payments <br />(formerly “contributions"). The participant may <br />discontinue coverage under the plan if payment of <br />premiums is discontinued. <br />Plan Design Strategies <br />4. <br />Restrict eligibility as much as possible to eliminate <br />the rls)c of early turnover employees electing a large <br />benefit and then terminating employment. <br />Structure the definition of benefits payable under the <br />health account to limit expenses that can be incurred in <br />a short time. <br />Limit the amount of coverage available under the health <br />FSA to a level the employer is willing to risic. <br />Eliminate or restrict election change opportunities. <br />iX».