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Guidance Issued on Implementation of ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy

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Group health continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”) permits certain group health coverage to be continued by participants and beneficiaries (“qualified beneficiaries”) when...more

Baker Donelson

UPDATE: Administrative Guidance Issued Regarding Implementation of COBRA Subsidies

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a subsidy structure that is designed to fully subsidize COBRA for employees and family members losing group health plan coverage due to an involuntary termination of...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

COBRA Subsidies are Revived — Update

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, (“ARPA”) includes generous provisions granting eligible individuals who have lost their jobs or had a reduction in hours (and their family...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

COBRA Subsidy to Ease Pandemic Impact But Consider the Cost to Employers

THE COBRA SUBSIDY - On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. Among other provisions, ARPA provides for a 100 percent COBRA subsidy for up to 6 months for anyone who lost health...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

COBRA Subsidy Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Among many other pandemic relief provisions, the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes provisions for certain (a) COBRA subsidies, (b) extended COBRA election periods, and (c) related notice...more

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New COBRA Subsidy Available April 1, 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") includes a 100% COBRA subsidy for "assistance eligible individuals" during the six-month period of April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the COBRA...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Premium Subsidies and Increased Limits for Dependent Care Benefits

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which is another coronavirus stimulus package aimed at speeding up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health...more

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April 1 Brings Major COBRA Changes Under ARPA

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Beginning April 1, the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) implements temporary, but significant changes to COBRA, including new notices, government subsidies, and second election windows. Additional...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Employers Must Take Action on Temporary COBRA Subsidy by May 31, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides a 100 percent COBRA subsidy to eligible individuals from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021 (Assistance Period). Eligible individuals pay nothing, and employers receive a...more

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FAQs: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 COBRA

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Q: Does the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) impact group health plans? A: Yes, ARPA makes temporary but significant changes to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) coverage. ...more

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Employers: Benefits Considerations Post-Pandemic [More with McGlinchey Ep. 3]

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During the Coronavirus, it’s been fun working from home, but many are returning to the trenches. One of the issues we need to take a look at is employee benefits. In this episode, McGlinchey Labor & Employment team members...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Benefits Considerations In Light Of Changing Employment Conditions And The COVID-19 Pandemic

In light of the current COVID-19 health care crisis, employers are considering numerous options in the face of closed businesses and reduced income. These considerations include reducing employee work hours, furloughing...more

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