On June 10, 2009, Governor Edward G. Rendell signed three health care bills that were part of his Prescription for Pennsylvania health care reform plan. In particular, House Bill 1089 requires
employers with 2-19 employees to adhere to COBRA-like regulations.
employers with 2-19 employees to adhere to COBRA-like regulations.
Employers Must Begin Complying July 10, 2009
COBRA Control Services – Services Summary
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Free Online Administration System
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No Software Fees,
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Free Administrator Training,
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PA Compliant Notifications,
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Best-Practices Record Keeping,
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Processing and Document Archival
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Toll-Free Customer Service for administrators & continuants Qualifying Event Notices Printing,
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Mailing & Online Archival
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Continuants Elections Processing & Email Confirmations
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Premium Billing and Coordination with ARRA Premium Collection Premium Accounting & Remittance
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Automated Continuant Account Terminations for Non-Payment
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Automated Biweekly Accounting Reporting
PA MINI-COBRA HIGLIGHTS
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Group Size: 2-19 employees
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Covered Employees: Spouse Dependent child surviving spouse child born to or placed for adoption
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Continuous Coverage Requirement: Entire 3–months continuous coverage for loss of such coverage
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Coverage Duration: 9-Months
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Qualifying Events: (1) Death of a Covered Employee, (2) Termination other than by reason of gross misconduct or reduction of hours of the Covered Employee’s employment, (3) Divorce or
legal separation of the Covered Employee from an Eligible Dependent, (4) Entitled to benefits under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, (5) a dependent child ceasing to be a dependent
child under the generally applicable requirements of the plan, (6) bankruptcy. -
Election Period: 30-Days
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Covered Benefit Plans: Medical and HRA (no dental, Rx, or vision)
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ARRA Subsidy Eligible: Yes
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Administration Fee Max: 5%
Enroll Your Company For Compliant Administration
Setup Your Account Online in 10 Minutes
Contact
Cobra Control Services, LLC
1 (888) 887-6187 Menu Item #3
Account Pricing
Account Setup & Renewal:
$95.00
Qualifying Event Notices:
$32.00 per event notice
(Discounts Available for Insurance Brokers w/ Books of Business)
How about state continuation in NJ. Does Cobra Control do admin for 1-20 employers in NJ?