The DOL post FAQs regarding the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on COBRA.
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Q1: Did the health care reform legislation extend the COBRA premium extension?
No. The new health care reform legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, did not extend the eligibility time period for the COBRA premium reduction. Eligibility for the subsidy ends May 31, 2010; however, those individuals who become eligible on or before May 31, 2010 can still receive the full 15 months as long as they remain otherwise eligible. Subscribe to our COBRA Web page to receive information and updates regarding the COBRA premium subsidy.
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