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COBRA Update 2009

 

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Obama  signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  In addition to the various stimulus and spending provisions, there is a provision that will impact employers and human resource professionals.  The bill provides for a COBRA premium subsidy for certain  assistance eligible individuals, and a special election period for those who have previously declined COBRA coverage. This informative webinar will provide guidance on compliance and the impact of: 

 
  • Who is an "assistance eligible individual"?

  • What are the notice requirements? To whom?

  • How will the subsidy be administered?

  • What are the responsibilities of employers? Individuals?

  • What about state "mini-COBRA" plans?

  • Transition rules and effective dates

  • Model notice from the DOL

 

Speakers:
James L. Hauser, Esq., Partner - Brown Rudnick   
 
Moderator:
Kevin M. Ryan, Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits - Longfellow Benefits

 

 

The Webinar was held on March 23, 2009


Click here to view the presentation

For additional information, click here for Cobra updates

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please call (617) 351-6000.

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