Updated on May 6, 2021 at 8:34 pm NBCUniversal, Inc. After Congress passed the latest stimulus package, Shawna Stiles of North Richland Hills learned the government would pick up the cost of health insurance premiums for six months. It was welcome news because her husband lost his job in February and Stiles said the family faced paying more than $1,500 per month to continue their health insurance coverage through COBRA. Download our NBC DFW mobile app for Apple or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. “Who can afford to do that? First of all, unemployment is not enough even with the extras. It's not really enough for most families,” said Stiles.