COBRA Subsidy Extension Signed Into Law

On March 2, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 by a vote of 78-19. This Senate action follows House passage of H.R. 4691 on February 25, 2010. The President immediately signed this bill into law on March 2, 2010.

House of Representatives Approves Bill to Extend ARRA COBRA Premium Subsidy

Last week the House of Representatives just approved a bill that extends the ARRA COBRA premium subsidy for involuntary terminations of employment that occur through 3/31 and addresses the situation where a reduction of hours is followed by an involuntary termination of employment.

H. R. 3326-64

H. R. 3326-64 extends COBRA premium subsidy and requires new notification.

Fact Sheet: COBRA Premium Reduction

U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration December 23 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as amended on December 19, 2009 by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (2010 DOD Act) provides for premium reductions for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called [...]

President Obama Signs COBRA Extension

Phyllis C. Borzi, Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today released the following statement regarding the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the recent extension of the premium reduction under the COBRA subsidy:

Defense appropriations bill passes Senate 88-10, clears way for healDefense appropriations bill passes Senate 88-10, clears way for health bill

Defense appropriations bill passes Senate 88-10, clears way for healDefense appropriations bill passes Senate 88-10, clears way for health bill

COBRA Extension Bill Introduced

Representative Joe Sestak (D-PA), a member of the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee, introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act (H.R. 3930) on October 26, 2009. The measure would amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to extend the eligibility period and maximum period for COBRA premium assistance. Currently, eligibility for the nine-month subsidy is limited to individuals who have been involuntarily terminated from employment on or after September 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009 and who lose coverage during that period.

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PA Mini-COBRA Frequently Asked Questions

  Q      Who is covered under Mini-COBRA? A       Those covered under Mini-CORBA include former employees and eligible dependents who were continuously insured under their group policy for an entire three-month period ending with the employee’s termination.   Q   Who is not available for continuation coverage under Mini-COBRA? A   Mini-COBRA coverage is not available for: §  [...]

Information about COBRA and New York Mini-COBRA from Empire Blue Cross

Access to summary information about COBRA from Empire Blue Cross

Application For Review Of Denial Of COBRA Premium Reduction

Application For Review Of Denial Of COBRA Premium Reduction Quick Link Submitting Additional Documents If You Previously Submitted An Application General Information: If you or a family member has lost employment, a new law may make it possible for you to keep your employment-related health coverage. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) [...]