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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: 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 coverage is lost due to certain “qualified events,” such as termination of employment or a reduction of hours.  Under Section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), an “assistance eligible individual” (“AEI”) is not required to pay the cost of COBRA coverage (“COBRA Subs...

The U.S. Department of Labor has released eagerly-anticipated model notices and FAQ guidance in connection with the COBRA subsidy available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). We previously summarized the provisions of ARPA that significantly and immediately impact group health plans in our SW Benefits Update, “Help Is on the Way – Important Changes to COBRA Under the American Rescue Plan Act.” Among the most important changes, ARPA provides (i) a subsidy for certain insurance premiums under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”), (ii) an opportunity for certain individual...

Model ARPA COBRA Notices Have Arrived! Thursday, April 8, 2021 On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued eagerly anticipated guidance on administering COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The guidance includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and various Model Notices and election forms implementing the COBRA Premium Assistance provisions under ARPA, while also announcing the launch of a page dedicated to COBRA Premium Subsidy guidance on its website. Since ARPA was enacted, employers have been preparing to comply, albeit with many ...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued eagerly anticipated guidance on administering COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The guidance includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and various Model Notices and election forms implementing the COBRA Premium Assistance provisions under ARPA, while also announcing the launch of a page dedicated to COBRA Premium Subsidy guidance on its website. Since ARPA was enacted, employers have been preparing to comply, albeit with many open questions...