Audits of any kind are not pleasant, especially ones involving disgruntled former employees. Penalties for non-compliance include an IRS excise penalty of $100/$200 per day, an ERISA penalty of $110 per day per Qualified Beneficiary (QB), and legal fees, court costs and any medical claims not covered by insurance for the QB(s). Thankfully there are a few steps employers can take to prepare for a COBRA audit before one occurs.
