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:
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Who is an "assistance eligible individual"?
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What are the notice requirements? To whom?
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How will the subsidy be administered?
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What are the responsibilities of employers? Individuals?
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What about state "mini-COBRA" plans?
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Transition rules and effective dates
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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.