Did you know that PA could have our own “mini COBRA plans” here are some of the details taken from HRS/TND Associates newsletter. Look for information regarding a seminar coming up in July regarding HR issues sponsored by ARS Solutions and HRS/TND Associates. Below are some of the highlights of the new bill.

• Requires employers who employ 2-19 employees and offers health insurance to offerOnly applies to Medical Plans (does not include HRAs, FSAs, dental, or vision)
• To be eligible, an employee must have been on the employer’s insurance for at
• COBRA qualifying events remain the same as those under Federal regulations
• Eligible for COBRA coverage lasting up to 9 months
• Employers (or their designated administrator) are responsible for notification to eligible
• Assistance Eligible Individuals are included in State COBRA
• Employers may charge up to 105% of the medical premium
• Timeline for getting out notices differs from federal COBRA
• So are you ready? If not what are you as an employer or HR person going to do?
• Share with us some of your ideas or frustrations over this intrusion into our business.