The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for “assistance eligible individuals” for periods of coverage occurring between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021, as summarized here. An “assistance eligible individual” includes any qualified beneficiary who is eligible for COBRA coverage as a direct result of a
COBRA Subsidies
COBRA Subsidies for Involuntary Termination or Reduction in Hours – What is Old is New Again
There is an old saying – “People with weak stomachs should not watch sausage or legislation being made.” A great application of that aphorism is seen in the current COBRA subsidy proposed legislation making its way through Congress.
The idea is simple – if people need continuing health care coverage (COBRA coverage) because they are…