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10 1. Provide to Benefit Extras, on data forms provided by Benefit Extras and within ten (10) calendar days of such an event, information regarding Qualifying Events and any other events that could result in an extension or termination of Continuation Coverage. Employer may provide such information via the Website as further described in Section II.E. 2. Provide to Benefit Extras, prior to the date on which Benefit Extras begins to provide services to Employer with respect to Continuation Coverage, a list of all Continuation Participants and all Qualified Beneficiaries who have not yet become Continuation Participants and the dates on which: (i) such individuals experienced Qualifying Events, (ii) such individuals’ coverage under the Plan(s) ended, (iii) such individuals were provided an election notice, if any, and (iv) such individuals elected Continuation Coverage, if they have done so. 3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at Employer’s discretion, Employer may provide the information described in paragraph 2 above regarding Qualified Beneficiaries once such Qualified Beneficiaries elect Continuation Coverage and become Continuation Participants. Benefit Extras is entitled to rely upon all information provided by Employer and is under no obligation to independently verify such information. D. Late Notification to Benefit Extras. Benefit Extras’ responsibilities under this Agreement are, in some cases, triggered upon the provision of relevant information by Employer. If such information is not provided in a timely manner, Benefit Extras shall use best efforts to quickly perform its responsibilities. However, ultimate responsibility for any consequences, damages, penalties, and the like attributable in whole or in part to the late notification to Benefit Extras remain with Employer. For purposes of this provision, "timely" refers to a period of time specified in this Agreement or, if not specified, the period of time reasonably sufficient for Benefit Extras to perform its responsibilities within the time period required under applicable law. E. Cost of Continuation Coverage. Employer and/or Plan Administrator shall determine and notify Benefit Extras of the Continuation Coverage Premium for Continuation Coverage under each Plan as necessary for Benefit Extras to provide accurate notices and payment coupons to Qualified Beneficiaries and Continuation Participants. Employer and/or Plan Administrator shall notify Benefit Extras of any change to the Continuation Coverage Premium within a reasonable time prior to the date on which such change becomes effective so that Benefit Extras can provide accurate notices and payment