Department of Labor Releases Guidance on COBRA Subsidy Extension, DOL Prepares Premium Assistance Extension Notice
On January 11, 2010, the U. S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released an updated Fact Sheet and FAQs for Employees, which signals that the DOL is developing updated model notices to reflect the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (“2010 DOD Act”).
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New Releases of both TravisCobra and WebCOBRA.com with DOD COBRA Changes are Now Available
Users of both TravisCobra and WebCOBRA.com are now able to use new releases of these systems reflecting the changes to the COBRA law enacted December 22nd as part of the Department of Defense Appropriation Act 2010.
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A Congressional Christmas Gift to Five Types of COBRA QBs
Now that the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 2010 DODAA, 2010, or H.R. 3326)has passed the Senate, Congress has given a Christmas gift to several hundred thousand existing COBRA qualifying beneficiaries and to others who lose their coverage during the first two months of 2010. An extension of the 65% ARRA subsidy of COBRA premiums from nine to fifteen months, and possible eligibility for the subsidy to those who have COBRA qualifying events of termination through February 28, 2010.
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