New COBRA Notice Requirements for Employers Begin This Month | Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), Congress provided 6 months of free COBRA coverage for certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage due to a qualifying event that is a reduction in hours or an involuntary termination of employment. Employers need to take prompt action to comply with new notice and election requirements as outlined in recent guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”). Who Is Eligible: Assistance Eligible Individuals (“AEIs”) are COBRA qualified benefi...