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COBRA Benefits Extended

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Eric Welter

The Continuing Extension Act of 2010, signed into law on April 15, 2010, continues the 65 percent COBRA premiums subsidy first introduced by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.   More after the break.

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COBRA Subsidy Extension Passes

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Eric Welter

The Connecticut Employment Law Blog has the details on the extension of the COBRA subsidy here.

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IRS Issues Guidance on Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Eric Welter

In light of the recent updates to COBRA in the stimulus package (see our prior post here), the IRS has issued guidance on premium assistance for COBRA benefits.  The guidance is here.  The Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Blog has a … Continue reading →

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Briefing on New Employment Laws

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Eric Welter

Employment Law Update:  New Administration — New Laws With each new administration comes changes to employment law. The Obama administration is making major changes that will impact your organization. This breakfast briefing will shorten your learning curve and keep you … Continue reading →

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COBRA Update — Coverage Under The Stimulus Plan

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Eric Welter

The new stimulus bill contains several modifications to COBRA.  More after the break.

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