Common use of Change of Control COBRA Premiums Clause in Contracts

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 18 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided provided, however, that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and;

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 18 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided and provided, further, that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 18 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided and provided, further, that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company 263288939 v1 determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 18 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided provided, however, that such Change of Control COBRA Premium Period shall be extended to 24 months if the Transaction Price is greater than $10.00; and provided, further, that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group 215800350 v8 health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and

Change of Control COBRA Premiums. If Executive timely elects continued coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s COBRA premiums to continue Executive’s coverage (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents, if applicable) (the “Change of Control COBRA Premiums”) for a period of 12 24 months following the effective date of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control COBRA Premium Period”); provided provided, however, that such Change of Control COBRA Premium Period shall be extended to 36 months if the Transaction Price is greater than $10.00; and provided, further, that the Company’s provision of the Change of Control COBRA Premium benefits will immediately cease if during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage through a new employer or Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage for any reason, including plan termination. In the event Executive becomes covered under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the Change of Control COBRA Premium Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot pay the Change of Control COBRA Premiums without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 9. 215800778 v6 Exhibit 10.16 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s dependents elect or are eligible for COBRA coverage, the Company instead shall pay to Executive, on the first day of each calendar month following the termination date, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the applicable Change of Control COBRA Premiums for that month (including the amount of Change of Control COBRA Premiums for Executive’s eligible dependents), subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “CIC Special Cash Payment”), for the remainder of the COBRA Premium Period. Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such CIC Special Cash Payments toward the cost of the Change of Control COBRA Premiums; and.