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COBRA Subsidy Extention – again

On March 2, 2010, ARRA was amended by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, which extending federal funding for the ARRA COBRA subsidy and unemployment benefits. The deadline for eligibility for the 65% health insurance premium subsidy has now been extended through March 31, 2010. Previously, eligibility only extended to those who lost their jobs… Continue reading COBRA Subsidy Extention – again

COBRA Subsidy Extention DID happen!

Happy Merry HoHoHo! The House and Senate have passed the legislation; Obama is expected to sign quickly. This will help you in two ways: The eligibility period has been extended to February 28, 2010. Which means that if you become eligible for continuation of your group benefits under the COBRA laws, you will still… Continue reading COBRA Subsidy Extention DID happen!

COBRA Subsidy Extension Could Happen

This is good news for anyone who is currently enrolled in a group health insurance plan under the Federal COBRA or California Cal-COBRA laws. The House of Representatives has approved a 6-month extension of the Federal subsidy to help you pay the premiums. Now the bill — HR 3326 — is on its way to… Continue reading COBRA Subsidy Extension Could Happen