On March 31, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued long-awaited guidance, Notice 2009-27, relating to the premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"). This guidance provides the background for the premium assistance and the extended election period for COBRA continuation coverage.
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