Employer Cobra

COBRA Subsidy Information

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on February 17, 2009. The law gives “assistance eligible individuals” the right to pay reduced continuation coverage premiums.

The best place to get information on the details of the ARRA is directly from the government. Information can be found at:

• Department of Labor
  
• Internal Revenue Service
• New York State Insurance Department

• Learn more about ARRA
• General Information on COBRA and State Benefits (Mini-COBRA)
• CDPHP Subsidy Administration

CDPHP is providing this document for informational purposes only. This document cannot be relied upon as legal or compliance advice with respect to any specific matter. Please consult your attorney for professional advice. You may also wish to contact the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at www.dol.gov/COBRA or call 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) for additional guidance.