Tag: COBRA premium

COBRA Subsidy Extension Legislation’s Effect on Employers

By HR Hero Dec 28, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 28, 2009

Last week, President Barack Obama signed legislation into law that extends the original federal COBRA subsidy created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The legislation extends: the total allowable time an individual could receive the COBRA subsidy by six months (from nine to 15 months); and the subsidy to individuals who […]

House Passes COBRA Subsidy Extension and Expansion

By HR Hero Dec 16, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 16, 2009

Update Dec. 21, 2009: President signs bill including COBRA subsidy extension By John Hickman and Ashley Gillihan The House voted 395-34 today to pass the COBRA subsidy extension and expansion as part of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3326 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. The text can be found as Section […]

More Details on COBRA Continuation Subsidy in Stimulus Package

By HR Hero Feb 20, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 20, 2009

Update Dec. 16: House Passes COBRA Subsidy Extension and Expansion You’re probably well aware by now that the $787 billion economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama this week will provide many out-of-work employees and their families with a reduced rate on continuing health care coverage under COBRA. Because the stimulus plan was adopted […]