Aetna offers Employers Sample ARRA Attestation Form

Aetna has published a sample of the form client employers may use to attest to a involuntary separation eligible for ARRA. Follow the link in this posting for access to the form.

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance Link Reviews the Mini Cobra PA Q&A and links for Model notices included in the Q&A

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance Link Reviews the Mini Cobra PA Q&A and links for Model notices included in the Q&A

IBC wants PA Mini-COBRA Model Notice Portion Returned when Employee Eligible for ARRA

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has announced that it wants the PA Model Notice Election Form from PA Dept of Insurance – returned if a separated employee is eligible for ARRA  ( Premium Assistance). Note: Cobra Control Services, LLC will provide its clients’ separated employees with a facsimile version of this election form [...]

Aetna’s Letter to Insurance Brokers re: Pennsylvania Mini-COBRA

The following letter was provided insurance agents/brokers from Aetna regarding PA Mini-COBRA New Pennsylvania requirements for state continuation New Pennsylvania legislation (HB 1089) became effective on July 10, 2009.  We’ll be sending letters to plan sponsors explaining the law and our joint requirements established by the state. The law The law effects employees (and their [...]

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: §  [...]