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.