Tag: ARPA

American Rescue Plan Offers Free COBRA Coverage, But it’s Very Complicated

By Brandon Long, Attorney, McAfee & Taft May 3, 2021 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 3, 2021

When President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), one of the effects was to make COBRA continuation coverage free for certain qualifying individuals and their families from April 1 to September 30, 2021. The free coverage is available to those who lose group health plan coverage because either (1) they […]

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ARPA COBRA Subsidy 101

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Mar 31, 2021 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 31, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) has some new rules related to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Any employer that has a health plan subject to COBRA should be aware of these changes. Let’s take a look at the basics of what ARPA will implement.